lathlain primary school
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TERM 3 WEEK 1 23 JULY 2021
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
A big welcome back to you all. We are so happy to have everyone back after the disruption at the end of last term. I trust that you all had a lovely holiday period and that you are refreshed and rejuvenated for another busy term.
P&C DAY 2021
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the Lathlain Primary School P&C Association past and present for the fantastic work they do for our school community. The contribution you make to our school is enormous and we sincerely thank you all. To celebrate we will be holding a morning tea for all members of the P&C Friday 30 July @ 10:30am in the library. All members are welcome to attend.
C.A.R.E. Program The C.A.R.E. program is a major part of what we stand for at Lathlain Primary School. It focuses on Community, Attitude, Respect and Excellence. Within each of these areas we have highlighted some key values that we promote with all students.
Community – Be Caring; Be Safe
Attitude – Be Positive; Be Resilient
Respect – Be Kind; Be Inclusive
Excellence – Be Your Best; Be Responsible
Today I am pleased to launch our mascots for each of these areas and announce that we are running a competition for students to name each of the characters. We would like the names to start with the letter for that focus area, i.e. “C” for the Community character. These characters will feature on new C.A.R.E. Cards and Certificates as well as some other exciting new ideas.
Community Attitude Respect Excellence
A competition form will be sent out to all students through their Seesaw account, and one to parents also today. Entry closing date will be Friday 6th August 2021.
Toilet Update I can let everyone know that the refurbishment of the main toilets has been done over the holiday period. Some minor plumbing work needs to be finished over the weekend, but the new look is fantastic.
IMPORTANT DATES
Term 3 Week 2
Tuesday 27 July
Junior Assembly, Rm 1
Week 3 Monday 2 August
Year 4 PEAC Testing School Board Meeting 5:30pm
Tuesday 3 August Senior Assembly, Japanese
Japanese Cultural Day
Wednesday 4 August Year 4 PEAC catch up testing
P&C Meeting, 7pm
Thursday 5 August
Interschool Cross Country
Friday 6 August
Newsletter, Rm 6
WEEKLY
Uniform Shop OPENING: Monday 8:15-8:45am Friday 2:45-3:15pm
Canteen OPEN Tues & Fri Place orders via QuickCliq by
8:30am on the day.
The school accepts batteries and Nescafe pods for recycling
School communication app
Download Seesaw and set up a FAMILY login using the QR code
Lathlain Primary School 120 Howick Street Lathlain WA 6100
Phone: (08) 9224 9800 Email: [email protected]
Website: https://lathlainps.wa.edu.au/
Pack a waste free lunch each Wednesday
New school Chaplain
I welcomed a new chaplain, Sharron Harring to our school. She commenced this week. Please take the time to say ‘hello’. This is a valuable role in supporting our students and families.
Have a safe and enjoyable fortnight everyone!
Rick Walters Principal
INTRODUCING OUR NEW CHAPLAIN
I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself to the Lathlain Primary School community. My name is Sharon Harring and I am the new school Chaplain, working every Thursday and Friday. I have a solid understanding of the school environment, demands and pressures. Before taking on this role of Chaplaincy, I worked in the Education Department as a K-7 teacher trained in EAL/D and special needs. I am also a mother of 5 grown children and 4 young grandchildren.
My office space is situated between Rooms 6 and 7 and I am a strong believer in an open-door policy. This space is confidential and non-judgmental, I am always ready to listen, talk, play a game, read a book, or just come and be in a safe place.
The Chaplaincy program works with individuals, groups, and supports classroom teachers in building an understanding of resilience, anxiety, social skills, depression and self-awareness/management while incorporating the school program - Positive Behaviours (PBS). As a Chaplain, I am here to support and promote academic, mental, social and emotional wellbeing in our students and school community.
For students to engage in the Chaplaincy program they can acquire a referral from their teacher or parent/carer. However, I will be wondering around the playground during recess and lunch if anyone wants a buddy.
I am also here to support the wider community therefore if you would like a confidential chat or have concerns, please make an appointment through the main office or contact me on [email protected].
I believe our children need the opportunity to grow and have the right to learn in a safe environment and become valued members of our community. Let’s face it, school should be a fun place where we feel safe to experience new things, problem solve, learn and build positive relationships.
Building successful lifelong Learners and developing empowered individuals in a caring and connected
community.
STUDENT IMAGES AND PROFILE PICTURES ALERT
There is a significant increase in online accounts for both parents and students. It is recommended that student images are not used for a profile picture. Changing a profile to include a student image conflicts with online safety and Department of Education Policy. Students are taught not to use their image for their profile picture. An alternative is to use an avatar, bitmoji or leave the default blank. If you have assisted your child to upload an image of themselves onto SeeSaw, Microsoft 365 or other accounts, please take a moment to change it to a more suitable image. We thank you for your understanding.
MATHS CHALLENGE
Last term the school ran a Maths Challenge as part of Literacy and Numeracy Week. Students were given problem solving and mental maths questions in their classroom which resulted in the selection of year level finalists. The finalists had to complete more complex questions in a 30-minute time limit. Students were assessed on both their correct answers and their explanation and working out.
Congratulations to the finalists and champions of each year level.
BOOK CLUB ORDERS
Issue 5 is out!
Make sure to place orders using the LOOP by Friday28 July.
LOOP orders only, no cash.
Year 3 Finalists Year 4 Finalists Year 5 Finalists Year 6 Finalists
Jensen B Mehr B Zain N Josephine G
Eva D Thomas D Ansh T Andy H
Ryan L Arthur L Anastasia C Caitlin C
Hugo S Lucas K Joshua S Lucas F
Xavier S
Champion Champion Champion Champion
James L Elling S Haruki D Andy H
Friday 28 July
CAN YOU HELP?
Japanese Cultural Day
On Tuesday 3 August, following the Year 6 Japanese Assembly, the whole school will be taking part in a Japanese Cultural Day.
Students and staff will participate in their class groups in a rotation of a range of indoor and outdoor Japanese cultural activities. hese may include art & craft (eg shibori, origami), indoor and outdoor traditional games (eg hanetsuki, taketombo, kendama, fukuwarai, kingyo sukui), sports (tamaire, chanbara), taiko drumming, and Japanese-themed ICT activities (Kindergarten and Pre-Primary activities will be modified). Our wonderful canteen will have on sale some delicious Japanese food options as well.
Students are encouraged to dress Japanese for the day. In the spirit of mottainai (mindfulness about waste) home-made costumes are strongly encouraged. These can be very simple to make, examples can be found at the bottom of this link.
We are seeking parent/caregiver assistance on the day. These opportunities will include helping to set up early in the morning, providing an extra pair of hands to support the rotations throughout the day, and packing away in the afternoon. In particular, if you have any experience in the Japanese activities listed above, or Japanese language skills that will assist in enriching the experience for our students, we would love to hear from you. Please follow this link to volunteer your services.
Support from Men’s Shed and Bunnings
Our deepest thanks go to the craftsmen of Victoria Park Men’s Shed for their generosity in making a set of hagoita (Japanese badminton bats) for our school. The project was overseen by Chairman Peter Guthrie (left) using plywood donated by Bunnings, which in 2019 supplied the rubbish bins that were made into taiko drums for the music program. Students will use the hagoita and taiko during activities for the Japanese Cultural Day on 3rd August. Once again, thank you VP Men’s Shed and Bunnings for your continued, generous support of our learning programs.
Genki de, Pitcher Sensei
TERM 3 EVENTS
School Calendar
Term 3 is a very busy term with many events and activities taking place. Make sure to keep up to date by checking the calendar on the school website.
The calendar will be kept up to date with the latest important dates including listing events right up to the end of the school year.
Permission Slips
The school has moved to electronic permission slips. From this term all information regarding incursions and excursions will be sent to families via Seesaw, a link to the calendar event which contains the permission form will be attached to the seesaw messages.
The permission forms will be incorporated with the information about the event in the calendar.
More information about accessing the school calendar and information and permission forms for events can be found at the end of this newsletter.
EDUDANCE PERMISSION FORMS DUE
Edu-dance lessons commenced this week, lessons will culminate in a Dance Concert and Open Night on the afternoon of Wednesday 22 September (Term 3, week 10).
Edu-Dance permission forms and payment for all Pre-Primary to Year 6 students are due today.
If you have not yet submitted the form, please follow this link. Payment can be made via direct deposit to the school account or by cash/EFTPOS at the office.
Representatives from the Victoria Park Men’s Shed delivering the hagoita.
P&C NEWS AND EVENTS
Hi families
Tables are now on sale for our Villains and Heroes Quiz Night for Saturday 28 August. Find a group of friends and book your table of 8 here https://bit.ly/3A27jNY
Can you contribute a prize or sponsorship for our Villains and Heroes Quiz Night?
Our Quiz Night this August is the P&C’s biggest fundraiser for 2021 and we’d love your support.
The night involves a raffle, single prizes, a silent auction, door prize and table prizes divisible by eight.
All sponsors will be promoted on the night by displayed advertising material at the venue and also through verbal promotion by our MC. We will also mention your generosity on our Lathlain Primary School P&C Facebook page and in the fortnightly primary school newsletters leading up to the Quiz Night.
We would love to hear from you if you or your business is able to contribute in any way at all. Email me at [email protected]
Our next P&C meeting will be on Wednesday in Week 3. Have a great start to Term 3!
Jenny Beer President Lathlain Primary School P&C
UNIFORM SHOP
Uniform Shop Coordinator role
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the role of Uniform Shop Coordinator. You will be able to learn the role working alongside our current coordinator this year and then be in a position to take over the role next year. We have a lovely team of volunteers that you would be working with and you’ll have plenty of time with Ange, before she finishes at the end of the year.
Please email the uniform shop if you are interested and we can send you a copy of the position description or you can have a chat with Ange about what is required in the role.
Thanks, Uniform Shop Coordinators
COMMUNITY NEWS
Perth Goju Karate teaches karate classes in your local area.
A special offer for the school’s students - 4 WEEKS FREE beginner’s karate lessons!
Classes are held after school and are a great way for children of all ages to learn self-defense in a fun and safe environment.
We also teach classes for teens and adults and they are fantastic for fitness, wellbeing and of course, self-defense.
Classes continue over the school holidays (with a short break over the Christmas period) which makes it perfect for the kids who are looking to try something on the holidays.
Karate has many benefits which include confidence, respect, discipline and fitness.
Call now to take advantage of this 4 week trial.
Sensei Johnny Moran - 0402 830 402
Monday: 8:15am – 8:45am
Friday: 2:45pm – 3:15pm
Uniform Shop Open
