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RIVERTON PRIMARY CAMPUS
16th May 2017 http://rivertonprimary.wa.edu.au/ PHONE 9457 2644
A Message from the Principals
Having spent a number of weeks on Long Service Leave at the end of last term and at the start of this term, it is good to return to the campus refreshed and a little more relaxed. I have enjoyed the break, spending part of it overseas in Laos and some of it here at home. I would like to thank Ms Sturgeon for her hard work doing my job whilst I was away, as well as all the others who stepped up into roles or filled in while I was away. Laos was a beautiful country that we really enjoyed visiting, and it was a wonderful learning experience for me. It simply reinforced to me the importance of getting out and seeing the world when you can. I have returned at a particularly busy time with our students involved in many events both inside and outside the classroom. Last week our Year 3 and Year 5 students, along with students across the nation participated in the NAPLAN testing program and I thank Mrs O’Connell and the teachers involved for their organisation and administration of the testing program. Thank you also to the parents for your support during the week. The results and data will be returned to the school and to parents later in the year. Our Edu Dance program continues to build with the students learning the choreography, practising and working together to develop their skills and teamwork, with the ultimate goal of a performance for the community later in the term. Thank you to everyone for their participation. Our girls will showcase their football skills on Friday at the AFL carnival for girls at Sutherland Park in Gosnells. We wish them all the best in their endeavours and I am sure they will acquit themselves very well on the field. Thank you in advance for the parents who are able to come along and support he girls and thanks to Mr Brooks and Mrs London for their preliminary work and organisation. The P&C have organised a Chess Club for our students who have been given an opportunity to play the games in the library every Tuesday before school. It is a fantastic venture and I thank the P&C for their organisation and support. I am certain the students will have challenging and wonderful sessions, really using those mathematical and logical skills to try and win what is a complex game. Please remember that our campus has a School Development Day on Friday 2
nd June. This is a student free day
and our staff members will be attending the Riverton Rossmoyne Network Conference at Murdoch University with a focus on building student resilience as well as other curriculum related matters.
Paul Grundy - Principal Vicki Sturgeon – Principal Riverton Primary School Education Support Centre
Absentees If your child or children are absent from school for any reason, please send an email directly to your child’s teacher or to the Campus email: [email protected] Please note: The emails are received by all office staff. Should your
bounce back it would be due to a staff member having a full mailbox. There is no need to resend as all other staff members would have received it.
Lea-anne Frossos – Deputy Principal
Library News
Japanese News
JAPANESE INCURSIONS
Notes went home last week for two Japanese incursions booked for the near future.
A Japanese taiko drumming incursion has been booked for Wednesday July 19 (week 1 term 3) for Year 5&6 students.
The cost of $5.50 per student is due before the end of term 2 please.
A musical performance by an Ainu artist has also been booked for Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 students on Wednesday June 14. This musician and visual artist is a descendant from the indigenous Ainu people of far northern Japan and is a special guest to WA. This performance costs $5 per student and payment is due the week prior to the event.
Families who have paid the Bulk Payments amount have both of these events already paid for.
An Ainu papercraft workshop will be held with the Year 6 students on June 14 and this has been paid for by Gold Intercultural Learning.
Sensei
Parent Group News
Entertainment Books 2017 Entertainment Books went home yesterday with students for you to view. These books have a wonderful array of restaurant and entertainment vouchers. If you wish to purchase the book you have received you can pay online or place the money for the book in the envelope and return to the front office. For each book sold the P&C will receive $14. If you do not wish to purchase the entertainment book please return the book in its envelope back to the front office ASAP.
IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES
Monday 15th May
Year 5 & 6 First Aid Tuesday 16th May
Year 5 & 6 First Aid
Wednesday 17th May
Edu Dance
Thursday 18th May
Edu Dance
Friday 19th May
Senior Assembly Years 4 - 6
BOOK FAIR
Grand Opening Friday 15th
June
Monday 18th
& Tuesday 19th
June
Opening times: 8.30am – 4.00pm
Stay tuned for more info…
All Welcome
Music News
CHOIR EXCURSION PARENT TICKET SALE
Ticket Sales
Dear Parents,
Your child’s school choir will be performing in the Children Sing Festival at the Octagon Theatre, University of Western Australia. The festival runs over 3 days from the 13
th to the 15
th June with 8 sessions in
total. Your child will perform in one of these sessions. This exciting choral festival offers students the opportunity to perform in a magnificent venue and before an audience of 500 students and parents.
The details for your child’s choral performance is as follows:
Tuesday 13th
June
Session A 11.15am – 12.25pm
ALL Tickets $10
(NB: STUDENTS PERFORMING IN THE FESTIVAL DO NOT REQUIRE A TICKET)
· Tickets are being sold online through ticketsWA.
· No money is being taken by the school for this concert.
· There are limited seats available so if you would like to attend, please book early.
If the session is not sold out, there will be tickets sold at the door on the day. Follow the link below to book your tickets for the Festival – bookings open at 9am on Monday 15
th
May www.ticketswa.com/childrensing2017 When you get to the webpage please ensure you select the correct date and session time. The code for your school is: RIVERTON If you have any problems booking your tickets online please contact ticketsWA on 08 6488 2440. Please note, there is no booking fee for tickets booked online however a $5 transaction fee is in place for phone bookings.
Community News
RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA –
West Leederville
PARENTING COURSES
Parent-Child Connection 4 x weeks
Read Tues 6-27 June
Parent-Teen Connection
(DAYTIME) Read Sat 10 June
Kids and Technology
Read Thurs 22 June
All About Anger – for Parents of
Teens Read Wed 28 June
Go to www.relationshipswa.org.au or
ring 6164 0200 to enrol
FREE TWO HOUR WORKSHOP FOR KINDY
AND PP PARENTS
(SPONSORED BY THE PNC)
Proposed date (TO BE CONFIMRED)
WEDNESDAY 24TH
MAY FROM 9AM TO 11AM in
the Multipurpose room
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
What should parents be looking for in terms of
fine motor development
How can the parent support fine motor and pencil
control
How can they support the work our teachers are
doing with pre writing skills and letter formation
Is core and shoulder stability important?
Contact Carla Smales
0423 136 009
PRESENTED BY:
Melville Occupational Therapy
South East Metropolitan Parenting Services Workshops for Parents & Carers
Term 2, 2017
Bookings are essential to secure a place, and all workshops are free of charge
Circle of Security Parenting: For parents & carers of children aged 0 - 5 years.
Children need to feel safe and secure to grow into well-adjusted adults.
Would you like to:
Understand how children feel safe?
Learn how your children respond to you?
Help your child to feel comfortable in the world?
Remember what you do well as a parent?
From a basis of observing and understanding a child's needs, this course emphasises how a parent's
relationship with their child is key to success in everyday parenting matters. Course includes viewing of
DVD sections, presentation of some content, group discussions, reflections and some group work.
Please note this course consists of 7 sessions.
Facilitator: Parenting Coordinator
Venue: Communicare
28 Cecil Ave, Cannington 6107
Dates: Mondays: 15, 22, 29 May & 12, 19, 26 June, & 3 July 2017
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Crèche: Crèche available
Bookings: [email protected] or phone 0421 005 804
123 Magic & Emotion Coaching: For parents & carers of children aged 2 - 10 years.
Learn strategies for managing challenging behaviour and increase skills in encouraging and promoting
positive behaviour in children aged 2 – 12 years. Three-session workshop
Facilitator: Parenting Support Worker - Communicare
Venue: Armadale Community Family Centre
101 Challis Road, Seville Grove 6111
Dates: Tuesdays: 6, 13, 20th
June 2017
Time: 12.30pm -2.30pm (light lunch provided)
Crèche: Limited crèche available
Bookings: Email [email protected] or phone 0419 572 693
Toddler Mealtimes and ‘picky’ eating:
For parents & carers of children aged 1 year – pre-schoolers.
Do you wonder what happened to your food loving baby? How did mealtimes get so hard all of a
sudden? Did you know about 50% of toddlers go through a fussy and unpredictable relationship with
mealtime? In this workshop you will discover what is going on for your toddler where food is involved,
and how you and others that care for your child can work together to make this period of your child’s
day a more positive experience. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and connect with
other parents in the area. This is a single session workshop.
Facilitator: Parenting Support Worker - Communicare
Venue: Ruth Faulkner Library
215 Wright Street, Cloverdale
Date: Wednesday, 31 May 2017
Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Bookings: Email [email protected] or phone 0400 451 254
Growing Great, Healthy brains: For parents & carers of children aged 0 - 5 years.
Do you ever wonder what is going on inside your child’s developing mind? In this interactive workshop,
we will take a look at the stages of mental and emotional development and the daily experiences that
shape your child’s behaviour and learning. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and
connect with other parents in their area.
Facilitator: Parenting Support Worker-Communicare
Venue: Cannington Leisureplex
Cnr Wharf and Sevenoaks Street
Date: Monday, 29th
May 2017
Time: 9.45am -11.45am
Crèche: A crèche is available at this venue
Bookings: [email protected] or phone 0400 451 254
JumpStart Playgroup:
For 3 year old’s and their parents.
New!
A weekly structured program designed around topics such as building social skills and independence,
separation anxiety, toilet training and developing language. Five Session Group
Facilitator: Parenting Support Workers - Communicare
Venue: South Bentley Community Centre
Cnr Hillview Place and Hillview Terrace
Dates: Fridays: 26 May – 23 June 2017 (5 weeks)
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am (please bring a healthy snack)
Bookings: Email [email protected] or phone 9350 6719 or
mobile 0423 510 587
Engaging Adolescents: For parents & carers of young people 10-18 years.
Do you want to have a better understanding of your teenager, and a more connected relationship? Learn
how to set realistic boundaries and how to have those tough conversations whilst learning about what is
going on in your teen’s brain.
Seeking Expressions of Interest for an evening course. Date and times yet to be advised.
Please contact [email protected] or phone 0421 005 804
“Let’s raise children who won’t have to recover from their childhood”
(Pam Leo, author of “Connection Parenting”)
Email: [email protected]
www.communicare.org.au