Issue No. 7 Date: 11th June 2015

South Bunbury Primary School and Education Support Centre

NEWSLETTER

ATTENDANCE Every day matters—the latest research outlines that every day a student has away from their class‘ learning program, impacts on a student‘s ability to learn. Whether through illness or otherwise, this non-attendance has an effect. I realise that ill-ness does require time away from school, but the point here for all parents is that we are to minimise any sort of absence. NOTE: Lateness to school isn‘t good either. Let‘s remember—in the workplace this would get adults ―sacked‖ from their job. Life lessons start very young—don‘t miss the opportunity to instil good attitudes and values early.

AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA I would like to congratulate our Choir and Ripper Skippers for performing at Barrett‘s Biggest Morning Tea. Our choir students performed first at around 9.15am then our Ripper Skippers demonstrated their skills. Both groups of students are fabulous ambassadors for our school. Many thanks to their respective coaches Mrs Nicolao, Miss Webb and Ms Hutton. Thank you also to the many school community members who supported this wonderful event, as all funds raised go to help The Cancer Council. Our school would also like acknowledge Barretts as they are great supporters of our school. They invite us to participate each year, then provide the bus and some morning

tea ―goodies‖ for the students.

FUN RUN Money raised from last Friday‘s Fun Run will be used to fund our literacy resource project. We are in the process of updating and replacing our entire collection of Home readers and purchasing an array of good quality literature across all year levels. Along with this will be the purchase of e-books that can be displayed on the class interactive whiteboard. I ask that parents help our students get behind these projects by support-ing the Fun Run‘s sponsorship idea. The students can win some great prizes according to the amount of money raised. There is even a national prize of a trip to Disneyland for some lucky person who raises money in this program across

Australia. We are hoping to raise enough money to have some left over for our Library to purchase more access to the accelerated reader program. I look forward to seeing all of

these projects come to fruition for our students to enjoy.

STUDENTS REQUIRING MEDICIATION For those students who require prescription medication to be administered whilst at school: · Parents are required to complete medication request forms

(available from the Front Office), and · Students are to bring medication to the school office for safe

keeping. Medication will be administered by one of the school‘s Administration Team.

YEAR 6 CAMP

Our year 6s will be attending camp next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in Perth at the Pt. Walter Camp School. The students‘ respective teachers are looking forward to the way the students conduct themselves and participate, especially in the physical challenges. I am keen to see how all students involve themselves and the way they go about their responsibilities. I congratulate the teachers who give up their family-time to attend, so that our kids can have the great experiences that they have – Ms Goodman, Mr Allen, Mr Greaves, Mrs Stokes and the staff from the ESC deserve thanks for their efforts for the time spent organizing buses, food, places to visit and activities. This camp will provide some fond memories for our graduating classes.

P&C THANK YOU

Thanks to the school‘s P&C for putting on a sausage sizzle, fruit and a drink for all students last Friday for WA Day celebrations. Not only do our P&C support these great events in our school, but then help out with the money that they raise. Please consider helping our P&C because they have been greatly ―value-adding‖ to our school every year. Each year the support in-terms of money, time and people has seen our students

benefit ―no-end‖.

Aussie of the Month

Congratulations Abby Curti

From the Principal Mr Harvey

Faction Scoreboard—Red faction has made the most points since the last Assembly. Congratulations Red faction.

1043 ↑ by 266

935 ↑by 240

1162 ↑ by 186

1410 ↑ by 158

Mrs Janet Stokes

Principal

Important dates:

Year 6 Camp— 17th– 19th June, 2015

School Council Meeting—23rd June @ 9am

End of Term 2—Friday 3rd July

Start Term 3– Tuesday 21st July

Year 6 Camp

EIP Professional Development Day

School Council Meeting

Farewell

PBS Rewards Day

School Motto

Our Year 6 students are very excited about going to Camp at Point Walter next week from Wednesday to Friday. Activities include visiting a reptile park in Armadale, outdoor physical challenges at the camp, the Perth museum, Challenge Stadium aquatic and team events and a visit to Fremantle gaol and the Freo markets. Please make sure you check the ―What to bring ‖ form, ready to go for camp. If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact us on 9721 4808. I am attending camp and look

forward to a great week.

Last Friday our staff attended a Early Invention professional development day in Perth for training and to get up to date information. Thankyou to the Room 5 staff for taking the time to attend and the parents for giving the staff the opportunity to partici-pate by keeping your children at home for the day.

Our School Council meetings are open to any parent who would like to attend. This term‘s meeting will be held at school on Tuesday 23rd June @ 9am at the school. We would love to see as many parents as

possible.

We would like to say farewell to staff Mrs Deb Teune and Mrs Cathy Watts. Mrs Teune has been with our school since 2007 and has made an out-standing contribution to our Centre. Mrs Watts is moving overseas. We wish both ladies all the best in the future and thank them for their contribution to

our school.

“A happy place to learn, grow and

make friends”

Last week all our senior students were rewarded for their fantastic behaviour through the SWPBS (School Wide Positive Behaviour Support) program by having a Nerf gun activity day. Thank you to Mr Colin Holden from the WA disabled sports association, for volunteer-ing his time and equipment for this fun filled afternoon. Thankyou to Mr Deeley for organizing this activity for

the students. Everyone had a great time.

SOUTH BUNBURY

EDUCATION SUPPORT

CENTRE

Dear Parents and community members,

The Junior classes had their reward day yesterday at the Big Swamp Bird Park. It was a fantastic day for all of the students who had a wonderful time playing on the play equipment and enjoying the beautiful weather. Thank you to Miss Kett for organising the yummy

morning tea.

Our nature playground is a wonderful addition to our school grounds that has been progressing well. We thank the following helpers for volunteering their time to get the playground ready for all students to enjoy. Mick Saunders and Kel Mitchell, Dave Grey and 3 apprentices, Matt Cooper, Warren (Della), Susie, Elena, Zoe and Penny Delaporte, Rebecca and Isadore, Sue, Simon, Sarah and Declan Duce, Glenn, Jody, Amalie, Chloe and Poppy Gates, Kirstie Rowe, Taryn and Adrian Barrett,

Sarah, Jeff, Jacob and Lilly Henderson.

Many of our students have participated in the Eisteddfod this year. Congratulations on your commitment to practise for this

event.

Piano Section

I played Super Boogie on the 3rd of June and I played Robin Red Breast on the 4th. There was two piano’s. One was a grand piano and the other was a Yamaha. I got to play on the

Grand Piano.

Hayley

I have been practising for the Eisteddfod for two months and the day came for my first performance. I was very nervous at first but my good friend Tiary was with me. We were performing our first duet together and had special sequined jackets for this day. The piece we played was called Jamaican Market. There were many people watching with happy faces which made me feel comfortable and happy to be there. After we played our duet we bowed while the crowd clapped. I felt relieved and real-ly proud. We made no mistakes. l love to play the piano and I

can’t wait to play next year.

Isadore

On Tuesday the strings section was held at the Bunbury Ei-steddfod and I performed in two categories: the under twelve classical solo and the primary school string quartet. For those of you who don’t know, an Eisteddfod is a month long performing arts festival that includes singing, dancing, acting and all types of musical instruments. I played the violin and my piece was “Spring” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. I felt very nervous back stage but as I stated playing I just leaned into it. This was a very hard piece and I spent hours practising it, but all that hard work

paid off and I won first prize which is always a bonus.

A huge thank you to every one who donated an item for

―Give a damn give a can 2015– Helping Others. The Bunbury

Leschenault Rotary Club have awarded our school with a

certificate of appreciation which is proudly displayed in the front

office of the school. Well done to you all for Helping Others.

Our contributions collection rate is now up to %60.00. Thank

you to all of you who have made these payments.

Payments can be made by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or Centre-

pay. All contributions and charges received assist the school to

purchase additional resources for kids. Your contributions make

a big difference.

Do you have a child born between 1st July 2011 and 30th June

2012?

Children who‘s birth date falls within these dates are eligible to

apply for a Kindergarten position for 2016. Kindy application

forms are available from the school office. The enrolment period

for 2016 closes on 24th July 2015.

Please share this information with other families you know who

may have children needing to enrol for school in 2016.

More information for 2016 Kindergarten enrolments can be

found on the following link to the education department website.

http://det.wa.edu.au/schoolsandyou/detcms/navigation/your-

childs-education/kindergarten/?page=6#toc6

Nature Playground Give a Damn, Give a Can

Kindy Pre Primary Primary Total

68.75% 70.21% 57.52% 60.20%

Eisteddfod

Voluntary Contributions and Charges

2016 Kindy Enrolments

Contact us: South Bunbury Primary School Prosser Street BUNBURY WA Telephone: 9721 3299 Fax: 9721 3445 PO Box 1101 Bunbury WA 6231 Principal: Ian Harvey Deputies: Rob Williams & Jane Leaman South Bunbury Education Support Centre Principal: Janet Stokes Deputy: Cathy Allen Paisley Street BUNBURY WA Telephone: 9721 4808 Fax: 9721 6808 South Bunbury Dental Clinic Telephone: 9721 1497 Yvonne Broome—Manageress Canteen: 0447 793 355

Our school is ‘Nut Aware’

We have students with an anaphylactic reaction to not just peanuts but all kinds of nuts. We ask that parents

do not send nut products in

children‘s lunches.

Room 1 – Ms Kingdon/Ms Kavanagh Chloe / Elijah

Room 2 – Miss Brunton Daniel / Joel

Room 3 – Mr Raven Henrietts / Kayla

Room 4 – Ms McDonald Ava / Alyssa

Room 5 – Mrs Merritt Allie / Flynn

Room 6 – Mrs Wilkosz Heidi / Riley

Room 7—Mrs Greaves Charlize / Maddison

Room 8—Mrs Turner Olivia / Lucah

Room 12 – Ms Thomson Luca / Varsu

Room 13– Mrs Goodman Jude / Damon

Room 14—Mr Allen Isadore / Eden

Room 15 – Miss Webb Cameron / Ashtyn

ESC Room 17—

ESC Room 11—Ms Pethick Bella

ESC Room 10—Ms Moore Kaitlyn

ESC Room 7—Ms McLeish/Ms Calleja Cierra

ESC Room 9—Ms Curlie Kyron

ESC Room 3—Mrs Ainsworth Serika

Virtue of Forgiveness

Forgiveness is giving someone another chance after they have done something wrong, knowing that everyone makes mistakes. It is making amends instead of taking revenge. It is important to forgive yourself, too. Forgiving yourself means to stop punishing yourself or feeling hope-

less because of mistakes.

Signs of success: when practicing forgiveness you will

Remember that everyone makes mistakes

Take responsibility for your own mistakes

Share your feelings without taking revenge

Stop giving uncaring people the chance to hurt you.

DATES TO REMEMBER

12th June Play Café 9am

16th June Talented Young

Writers to BCGS

17, 18, 19th June Year 6

Camp

19th June Rm 1, Yr4

Assembly 8.50am

23rd June P&C Meeting

24th June Interschool X

Country Adam Road

26th June Play Café 9am

3rd July last day term 2

OSHClub News Before School / After School Care

Program

Our numbers are continuing to grow and we welcome any families looking for out of school care as an option, to visit or call our service & get information regarding how we operate, the booking website & procedure & an overview of the activities we offer. Just ask at the office if you cannot find us.....we are located in the Activities Room. We provide a child initiated, community based, recreational pro-gramme that caters for children from 4-12 years of age. OSH Club also offer Holiday Care programmes that are run from Cooinda and

Kingston Primary Schools.

Ph 0428 762 325

Room 6 Year 2 students with Mrs Wilkosz and Mrs Skane following

their Assembly item last week.

The children looked like they had a blast on Friday during the Fun Run. 55 minutes of fun filled, sometimes exhausting, running,

walking, jogging, skipping. Well done to all our students for completing this event.

Thanks to everyone who sponsored the children to raise money for our P&C. So far our P&C have supported the school this year

by funding a complete new set of home readers

We had a lovely group of parents and friends help on Friday to cook sausages and prepare a sausage sizzle lunch, paid for by the P&C, for all our students to celebrate WA day. Each child had a sausage sizzle, bottle of water and a piece of fruit for lunch.

Following lunch our Ripper Skippers performed routines for the school before the Fun Run started.

Our school grounds have lost some trees due to new buildings and the movement of the playground equipment. Mr Williams spent time on Friday with classes, planting trees to replace those that have been lost. Planting the native trees was a part of the

recognition of WA Day where the planting of trees is symbolic of paying it forward for the future.

Fun Run and WA Day Sausage Sizzle

Art

Play Café is back for 2015

The Play Café‘s were set up to welcome you and your child to the school environment and to link you with other parents in the area. We look

forward to many years of enjoying each other‘s company and to working in partnership together for your child‘s education.

Where: Kindy Centre

When: Friday morning‘s 1st May—26th June, Thursday morning‘s 23rd July onwards

Time: 9am to 10.30am

What to bring: Water bottle and snack for your child, gold coin donation towards the cost of the session

and a cup of tea or coffee.

You have responsibility for you child at all times. You will have the opportunity to chat with other parents and access staff to help any questions you may have about the school system. While at Play Café you and your child will have the opportunity to play together, sing

together, create together and play together.

We look forward to welcoming all families who have children for Kindy in 2016 (DOB 1st July 2011—30th June 2012) or younger. Please

share this information with other families who may wish to join us.

In March this year, our Room 2 and 3 students had

an excursion called ‗Re discover Street Art‖.

Students walked around the CBD looking at the huge and inspiring art work on many of the large walls of buildings such as the back of Souths

Furniture and the side of The Commercial Club.

Artist Andrew Frazer spent time with the students talking to them about his work with the Re-discover

Street Art Program.

Students followed up this excursion by drawing their versions of the street art they had seen. Mrs Smith sent their work to Andrew as a thankyou for his time

on their excursion.

As you can see from the image to the left, Andrew was thrilled to receive the package and wrote on his facebook page. He said ―that there are these mo-ments that inspire me to keep going,‖ and ―I will

treasure them in my studio.‖

Thanks to Mrs Pauline Smith for this wonderful ex-cursion and sharing our students art work with An-

drew.

Biggest Morning Tea at William Barrett and Sons

On Thursday 28th May, our Ripper Skippers and School Choir accompanied by Miss Webb and Mrs Nicolao, were in attend-ance at William Barrett and Sons Biggest Morning Tea. Our students performed and entertained the many people who were

there in support of the event which raises money and awareness for cancer.

On the 9th of June, a lady called Therese came into our class, Room 15. She came from Perth, and did a drama workshop with us. The theme of the workshop was bullying. She told us a bit about a play called ‗I Am Jack,‘ which was adapted from a book. We did tablos, which is basically like a picture of something, which is happening. We did some single tablos, and then group ones. In my group was myself, Riley, Ashlyn, Holly and Maya. We did tablos on the theme of bullying, like in some of those pic-

tures. It was an amazing experience working with Therese, and most of our class thoroughly enjoyed it!

By Holly Room 15

Room 15 ‗I Am Jack‖ bullying workshop

On the 9th of June 2015, room 15 got a chance to do a workshop with a lovely lady, called Therese. The workshop was about a play named ―I am Jack‖, which is about bulling. We learned how to do tablos which is basically freezing on the spot like a photo. We did tablos by ourselves then in groups, in my group were Riley, Ashlyn, Holly, Holly, and myself. It was an amazing experience to work with Therese, also a lot of fun to. Therese was kind and she came all the way from Perth. I hope we get to do this some other time

soon. It was really fun!

By, Maya room 15