LAKE MONGER PRIMARY SCHOOL 26 Dodd Street, Wembley. Phone 9387 4536

Diane.Tomlinson@education.wa.edu.au www.lakemongerps.wa.edu.au

NEWSLETTER No 3 2019 12 March 2019

Dear Parents, Students and Community Members There are a number of events planned at Lake Monger Primary School in the next few weeks to further enhance the children’s teaching and learning program. Please read below. GYMNASTICS

An in school gymnastics program for children in Years 1 – 6 commenced today and will continue every Tuesday until the 26 March. There is no cost to parents. Thank you to Mr Justin Douglass for arranging this program. SPECIAL EFFECTS (SFX) WORKSHOPS

Special Effects workshops will be held for children in Years 5 and 6 on Monday 18 March. The workshops are provided free of charge through the Town of Cambridge.

HARMONY CELEBRATION

Harmony Day celebrates Australia's cultural diversity and occurs on 21 March each year. It coincides with the United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The ongoing theme of Harmony Day is 'Everyone Belongs'. This year Harmony Day will be celebrated on Thursday 21 March. The normal timetable will be

suspended for the day to allow classes to work with a group of Aboriginal dancers from Wesley College and to participate in a range of activities centred on the Harmony Day theme. Students are encouraged to enter into the spirit of the day by wearing their national dress or wearing orange coloured clothing. Parents are asked if they would kindly provide a plate of food for a traditional Multicultural Lunch which will be held in all classes at 12.15pm. Parents are most welcome to join the teachers and students for lunch. Students should wear covered shoes and bring their water bottles and school hat as usual.

NATIONAL RIDE TO SCHOOL DAY FRIDAY 22 MARCH It is great to see children wearing their helmets when riding their bikes to and from school. To increase the awareness of bike riding to and from school Lake Monger Primary School has registered for the National Ride to School Day on Friday 22 March. All you have to do on this day is ride your bike to school. We would like to see as many children as possible participate in this event. If you have any queries, please contact Mr Justin Douglass.

Please remember to lock up your bike in the bike rack.

PLEASE NOTE: If you do not have a bike you come to and from school on this day the way you usually do.

COMING EVENTS

Wed 13 March 8:10am Breakfast Club Canteen 2:40pm Staff Meeting Thurs 14 March 8:30am School Banking Canteen 8:40am Years 4–6 Sport (Children can wear their faction T shirt) Fri 15 March 8:40am Year 5 (host) Assembly 9.30am Running Club Mon 18 March 9:40am Year 6 SFX workshop 11:10 am Year 5 SFX workshop Tues 19 March 8:15am Uniform Shop Years 1– 6 Gymnastics program Wed 20 March 8:10am Breakfast Club Canteen 2:40pm Staff Meeting Thurs 21 March 8:30am School Banking HARMONY DAY Fri 22 March National Ride to School Day 9.30am Running Club Mon 25 March 5:30pm P&C AGM Tues 26 March 8:15pm Uniform shop Years 1– 6 Gymnastics Program NEWSLETTER

Dental Van

The Leederville Dental Van is located at Aranmore Catholic Primary

School until second term.

We will then move to Mount Hawthorn Primary School.

Sunsmart Message

The damage to your skin caused by sunbaking is irreparable. Peeling after sunburn is your body’s way of getting rid of damaged cells.

STUDENT COUNCILLORS/ FACTION CAPTAINS 2019 Congratulations to the following children who were announced as student councillors/ faction captain at the assembly on Friday 1 March ;- Alex Burns Yeezang Tshering Adam Chircop Thi-Ana Aisbett Nathan Cox Ariana Afridi

They join our school

captains Ruby Driscoll and

Thomas Baker. NAPLAN ON LINE YEARS 3 and 5 The NAPLAN ON LINE information flyer for parents of children involved in the testing in 2019 has previously been sent home with your child. If you have any queries regarding NAPLAN please see your child’s classroom teacher or contact Ms Tomlinson. CHANGE OF DATES – TERM 1 PLANNER Please note the following date changes: – School Board Wednesday 10 April 2:40 pm ANZAC assembly Thursday 11 April - details to be announced Easter Hat Parade and Student Council raffle Friday 12 April 8:40 am READING As you would be aware Reading for Meaning is on high maintenance at Lake Monger Primary School in 2019. Ten minutes of reading a day can make a big, positive impact to a child’s reading development. Bedtime stories are also valuable for the following reasons –

They spur children's curiosity and imagination!

Children become hooked on stories and this in turn makes it more likely they will develop a love of reading.

Most bedtime stories involve problem solving and dilemmas Children exposed to a wide range of stories develop critical thinking and emotional skills.

And most importantly, children love them! FORMS

Thank you to parents who have completed and returned the forms distributed at the class teacher/parent meeting. PARENT/ TEACHER MEETINGS

Thank you to our parents who were able to attend the recently held teacher/ parent class meetings. Parents are encouraged to make interview appointments to see their child’s classroom and/or support teacher at any point throughout the year. Any queries regarding your child’s learning program needs to be discussed with the teacher concerned firstly, before making an appointment to see the Principal. VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL

All parents and other visitors that call into the school during instruction time must enter the school grounds via the front office. FOOTPATH AND STAFF CAR PARK

For safety reasons please follow the footpath when entering and exiting the school grounds. Please do not walk through the staff car park.

Please be aware that both of the staff car parks are for staff parking only. There is plenty of parent parking available all along Dodd Street.

Waterwise Fact

Thirst is an indication that your body has already begun to dehydrate: drink water before you feel thirsty.

SCHOOL UNIFORMS

Thank you to parents for ensuring children wear the school uniform every day. This also includes the school jacket on cooler days. PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

Due to safety reasons children are asked not to play on equipment before and after school, this includes the early childhood area. NO DOGS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

For health and safety reasons dogs are not permitted on school grounds. SCHOOL BANKING

Thank you to Mrs Sonam Choden and Mrs Reshmy Ajithkumar for continuing to volunteer in the school banking co-ordinators role. School banking occurs every Thursday at 8:30 am in the school library. REPORTING TO PARENTS 2019

CRUNCH & SIP National and state data tells us that the consumption of vegetables is far below recommended levels with 5 out of 6 WA kids (84%) aged 4-11 years failing to meet recommendations[1]. Eeek! Aussie kids are also falling short with fruit consumption whilst at the same time eating an excess of energy-dense, nutrient poor foods. The high intake of sugary drinks is of particular concern, with an

estimated 44% of 4-8 year olds and 49% of 9-13-year olds in Australia drinking sugar-sweetened beverages each day[2]. Poor dietary habits in childhood have been linked to negative health outcomes such as tooth decay and obesity. Children who carry excess weight are at higher risk of breathing difficulties, fractures, high blood pressure, early markers of cardiovascular disease, and psychological effects. These children are also more likely to continue to be overweight or obese in adulthood, increasing their risk of developing chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some cancers. The Crunch&Sip® program works in the health promoting schools framework that recognises the

intersecting roles of the school environment (e.g. school policies, the school’s physical environment, and staff support for nutrition promotion), curriculum (e.g. nutrition topics taught through the formal school curriculum), and partnerships (e.g. the broader community of individuals and organisations that impact on children’s health such as parents, community members, and health promotion agencies) in encouraging children to adopt healthy behaviours. Deb Aggett Community Health Nurse.

KINDERGARTEN Parent Meeting (November 2018) Teacher /Parent class meeting by Week 4 Term 1 Report work samples Semester 1 Parent Night – Wednesday 25 September 6.00pm- 7.00pm Report work samples Semester 2 Parent interviews as required throughout the year

PRE PRIMARY Parent meeting (November 2018) Term 1 – On Entry Report and Teacher/Parent class meeting by Week 4 Term 1 Term 2 – Report/Work Sample Book Term 3 – Parent Night – Wednesday 25 September 6.00pm – 7.00pm Term 4 – On Entry Report (for identified students) Report/Work Sample Book. Parent interviews as required throughout the year.

YEARS 1 – 6

Interview as requested by teacher or parent.

Interview as requested by teacher or parent.

Parent Night - Parents will have the opportunity to view students’ work, have informal discussions with teachers and arrange formal interviews if required.

Interview as requested by teacher or parent.

Interview as requested by teacher or parent.

TERM 1 - TEACHER/ PARENT CLASS MEETINGS(by the end of Week 4)

TERM 2 - SUMMATIVE REPORT - TO GO HOME AT END OF TERM

TERM 3 – PARENT OPEN NIGHT Wednesday 25 September 6.00pm – 7.00pm

TERM 4 - SUMMATIVE REPORT - TO GO HOME AT END OF TERM

AWARDS ASSEMBLY RECIPIENTS

ASSEMBLY

Thank you very much to Mrs Pam Taylor’s Year 2 class for presenting the last assembly. The children did a terrific job conducting the assembly and are to be congratulated on the very important messages about recycling that were presented through the assembly.

Congratulations to the children listed above for receiving an award at this assembly.

The next assembly (hosting) will be held on Friday 15 March and presented by Ms Emma Peet’s Year 5 class commencing at 8:40 am in the undercover area. We look forward to seeing you at the assembly. WORK OF THE FORTNIGHT

The children’s work is on display in the office foyer. Please call in to view the work next you are in the school.

PARENT REFERENCE GROUP POOL - INNER CITY COLLEGE (Planning Name)

We are considering some key aspects of the college’s establishment throughout the year and would

value input of parents or carers of children who will attend the college. We envisage a pool of

parents/carers that may be willing to be involved in working parties (i.e.- uniform, ICT, values and

expectations).

From Adrian Lee, Associate Principal

If you are interested in being involved in the Parent Reference Group Pool please contact Ms Tomlinson by Monday 18

March.

Y2 Sano—Caring Y2 Kuenzang—Creativity Y5 Madhav—Respect To be announced next

newsletter

Work of the

Fortnight

PP Myra Arya Dodroel Wangchen

Y1 Draduel Dorji Meet Patel

Y2 Ninanma Rai

Y2/3 Vrund Patel

Y3 Kayaan Patel

Y4 Tenzing Thinley Caleb Matheson

Y5 Pelden Tshering Tashi Pemo

Y6 Olivia Rohani Leo Ng

EAL/D Bhavya Patel Keshvie Patel

Phys-Ed Yeewong Lhatshok Moses Hayes

PP B PP R

Dodroel Wangchen Jigtob Wangchuk

Self portrait Dog illustration

Y1 P Y1 W

Ziva Hopkins Raira Thakre Heer Patel

Science Flower drawing Flower drawing

Y2 Ninanma Rai Symmetry art

Y2/3 Molly Parker Writing

Y3 David D’Hulst Bilingual Diary

Y4 Adarah Turetahi Menlha Tenzin

T-shirt art

Y5 Cassandra Cox Melan Kalpage

Science Maths

Y6 Sebastien Heil Lamis Fakir

Art

EAL/D

Pelden Tshering Yangchen Tashi

Vacation diary Recount writing & literacy home-work

COMMUNITY NOTICES

The Newman Knights Hockey Club

Invites you to ………..

Come and play……..

HOCKEY

If you ever wanted to try Hockey now is you’re chance!!!!!

The Newman Knights Junior Hockey club is looking for hockey for players in years 1 – 6 for the 2019 season.

The Newman Knights junior Hockey Club is a small family orientated Independent hockey club conveniently located on Tuscany Wy, Churchlands.

Our Focus on fun, participation and learning fundamental movement skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship

No experience necessary

To register go to our website: newmanknights.com.au

and follow our link For more information contact: Hilary Sitas OR Peta Kelly (J1/2 Coordinator) (Jnr Coordinator) PH: 0401514137 PH: 0412 866 211 hilary.sitas@bigpond.com jpac_k@yahoo.com.au

FREE EVENT - WA Police Force Expo

Saturday 23 March, 11am - 4pm

WA Police Academy, 81 Lakeside Drive, Joondalup

Come see the WA Police Force on show - demonstrations and food stalls.

Visit www.police.wa.gov.au/Expo for more information.

The Expo will provide an opportunity for members of the community, young and old, to get up close and personal with real-life demonstrations, interactive displays and the latest crime-fighting technology on show.

Your chance to meet police officers and view displays and demonstrations such as:

Organised Crime Squad Forensics Division Canine and Mounted Sections Police Recruiting and more.

Triple P Positive

Parenting Program

Triple P Positive Parenting helps you:

raise happy, confident kids

manage kids’ behaviour so everyone enjoys life more

set family rules and routines that everyone follows

get along well with your kids and argue less

balance work and family without stress FREE programs offered by the Department of Health

Seminar Series

Group Triple P All parents, carers and grandparents are welcome to attend.

Next program: Triple P Seminar Series commencing Friday 10

th May 2019

3 Sessions (Friday): 10 May, 17 May & 24 May 2019

THE RISE-MAYLANDS ADDRESS: 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands TIME: 9:30am - 11:30am

Bookings essential – healthywa.wa.gov.au/parentgroups