Term 1 Week 09 Tuesday 31 March 2016

THE PURPOSE OF OUR SCHOOL To ensure that our students develop their intellectual, social, physical and creative abilities so that they achieve their

individual potential and be prepared for the responsibilities of life. To develop a sense of belonging to a community, sharing core values, promoting positive citizenship.

Welcome to All

Dear Parents/Guardians Thank you to all parents and carers who have supported our school during Term 1. Students return to school on Wednesday 27 April. HARMONY DAY PICNIC – THANK YOU Thank you to the students, staff and parents who attended our Harmony Week Picnic. The opportunity to meet parents and see so many students enjoying the event was wonderful. ANZAC CEREMONY Our school ANZAC Day ceremony will be held on Friday April 8

th commencing at 9.40am opposite the school

flagpoles. Parents and carers are most welcome to attend. NEW SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERS REQUIRED Our School Council is seeking 2 new School Council Members. The role of the School Council is to discuss and consider the overall strategic direction of the school in relation to the educational programs it offers and related policies. If you are keen to be involved we are now seeking nominations. If we receive more than 2 nominations then an election will be held. Nominations need to be submitted on the form provided to the front office no later than April 7

th at 3.30pm. (see

attached School Council Nomination Form) SWIMMING LESSONS (mainstream classes) Students will have the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons at the Thornlie Swimming Pool in Week 4 next term. Commencing Monday 16 May and concluding Friday 27 May. More information to follow.

YEAR 6 FUNDRAISING—TERM 1 Thornlie Primary P&C Association and the Year 6 students are coordinating two fundraising events in Term 1 for the Year 6 camp. The aim is to reduce the camp cost for students.

Event 2 – Casual Dress Day On Thursday 7 April all students are invited to come dressed in casual clothes. Students may bring along a gold coin donation if they wish and all money raised will be donated to reduce the cost of the Year 6 camp. Thank you for your support.

NEXT SCHOOL ASSEMBLY – will be held on Wednesday April 6

th at 2pm in the covered Assembly area, hosted by

Room 18. SCOOTERS & BIKES A reminder to students and parents of younger siblings that children are NOT permitted to ride bikes and scooters inside the school grounds. We request that these are walked through the grounds for everyone’s safety. INVITATION TO PARENTS & CARERS – PARENT SURVEY - TELL THEM FROM ME SURVEY As part of our focus on school effectiveness, Thornlie Primary School is inviting all parents and carers to participate in an online school survey – Tell Them From Me (TTFM). This will be the first year that the school has participated in this survey. The data from this survey has been important for the school to evaluate progress and make decisions about future strategies.

The school will be offering the opportunity for parents to come in to the school in Room 7 from 8.30am – 9.30am any morning to complete this survey or alternatively parents can complete it at home. The survey takes around 30 minutes to complete.

The survey is now open to all parents & carers.

Please use the link provided along with username and password to access the survey.

Log in: https://www.tellthemfromme.com/login.htm

Username: parent62373 Password: ThorPS

The survey will close on April 8th

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Parents/Caregivers Please remember when taking photographs and videos of school assemblies and events that they are for your personal use only and CANNOT be uploaded to social media sites such as Facebook or websites such as YouTube. Thank you.

THORNLIE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Thornlie Avenue, Thornlie WA 6108

TELEPHONE: (08) 9459 4333

FAX: (08) 9459 0702

e-mail address thornlie.ps@education.wa.edu.au

50th Anniversary 1960—2010

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Congratulations to the following students who

received Awards at our last Assembly. EC1 Lael G, Autumn K, EC2 Matika A, Richi M, EC3 Amelia B, Bridie B, Rm 1 Kestrel D, Rezwana A, Rm 2 Maryam Y, Rm 3 Larissa G, Kyiesha A, Rm 4 Emircan K, Herzen M, Rm 5 Harrison V, Khushveen K. Rm 6 Santana P, Logan P, Rm 12 Yash D, Karen S, Rm 14 Karen L, Raihana, Rm 18 Bahara, Razia M, Rm 20 Jean, Ilham

March Aussie of the Month

SHERIDAN W. Sheridan is a valued member of the class and school community. She is courteous and respectful towards both her peers and teachers. She has a positive attitude to school life and learning. Sheridan, you are an exceptional role model and a truly worthy recipient of Aussie of the Month.

Thornlie Primary P&C

Check out our Facebook page for up to date info on what’s happening in our school and the wider community.

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CARPARK SAFETY JUNIOR A reminder that parents and carers are requested to use the marked street parking bays only around the school. Use of the staff car park and verge is strictly prohibited in the interests of the health and safety of our students. We ask that you support us in abiding by these simple rules to help us keep your children safe. I would also remind parents and carers to use the paths and not walk children through the car park areas before and after school. Thank you for your ongoing supporting and cooperation. ATTENDANCE & BEHAVIOUR Our aim at Thornlie Primary School is to reward the vast majority of students who consistently do the ‘right thing’. Last year we commenced a new whole school behaviour and reward system at our school. The same system will continue this year again. Children with an attendance rate of 80% or greater who have not received 3 red behaviour slips or a suspension during a term will be eligible for whole school behaviour and attendance rewards.

I am re-explaining this process again in the first few newsletters so that all parents and carers understand the behaviour and attendance reward system at our school. We take attendance and behaviour very seriously at Thornlie because it has a large impact on the teaching and learning program. I look forward to strong support again this year from parents, staff and students.

STUDENT PROGRESS During Term 1 classroom teachers may request a meeting to discuss your child’s academic program and needs for the year. I would also remind all parents/carers that they can contact the school at any time to request a meeting with their child’s teacher should they have a query or concern.

GOOD BEHAVIOUR REWARD

The Term 1 Whole School Behaviour Reward will be available to all students who have not received 3 Red Behaviour slips , a suspension and have an attendance rate of 80% or greater. Additionally students from the winning faction will receive a free icy pole for collecting the most positive behaviour faction tokens. Kind Regards

Lee Woodcock Principal

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CHAPLAINCY CORNER

SCHOOL SMS NUMBER

0437 881 842

Please assist us by sending an SMS to the number

above if your child is absent from school for any

reason.

CASUAL DRESS DAY Thursday 7 April

Come dressed in casual clothes for a gold coin

donation. All proceeds go towards the Year 6

Camp

Our Year 6 students ran a very successful Cake

Stall last week to raise funds for their Camp late

in the year. Many thanks to everyone who has

supported our fundraising efforts to date. Our

Cupcake day raised $180.00. Fantastic effort.

Breakfast Club will finish for Term 1 on Monday 4

April. We will resume in Term 2 on Thursday 28

April. Have a happy and safe holiday.

Libby, Breakfast Club Co-ordinator

The Thornlie Primary School Chaplain is available for a confidential ‘chat’ with students, families and staff from the school community on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Appointments can be made through the school office on 9459 4333, or just drop in to the Cultural Room.

Christine Thomas School Chaplain

Our ANZAC Ceremony will be held beside the flagpoles on Friday 8 April at 9.45am We hope parents and community members are able to join us.

School Watch encourages the school community to report any suspicious activity in and around school grounds, after hours and on weekends, as well as during school holidays. Telephone 1800 177 777 (freecall) or 13 14 44 (WA Police). When you contact School Watch Security, Department Security Officers can quickly attend schools in the metropolitan area. The Police will attend if called.

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On Wednesday 23 March the P&C held an Easter Raffle using Easter chocolate donated by the students. Parents made an enormous contribution by offering their time and effort to wrap and make Easter baskets for raffle prizes. Thank you to all families for supporting this fundraiser. We raised nearly $700 for our school. Well done!

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DATES TO REMEMBER

06 April Assembly: Rm 18 07 April Casual Dress Day 08 April ANZAC Service 9.45am Last day of Term 1 Term 2 25 April ANZAC Day Public Holiday 26 April School Development Day 27 April Term 2 Commences for Students 2-6 May IEC Senior Camp 4 May Assembly: Councillors 10-12 May NAPLAN Years 3 & 5 18 May Assembly: Senior Choir School Council Meeting 8.30am P&C Meeting 3.00pm 16-27 May Swimming Lessons Mainstream

THORNLIE DENTAL THERAPY CENTRE

The Thornlie Dental Therapy Centre will be open for the April school holidays:

Monday 11 April 2016 to Friday 22 April 2016

On Tuesday 19 April 2016 the Thornlie Clinic will close, so in an emergency only on this day please call:

The Wattle Grove Dental Therapy Centre on 9453 6969

Both clinics will be open from 8.00am—4.00pm Should an emergency arise outside these times or on a public holiday please contact:

The emergency service on 9325 3452 or Your local private Dental Practioner or

The Oral Health Centre of WA on 9346 4400 (eligibility criteria apply)

The School Dental Service continues to provide free and general preventative dental care for all enrolled students from Pre Primary to Year 11. The Thornlie Dental Therapy Centre will open for Term 2 on Tuesday 26 April 2016.

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THORNLIE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Nomination of a Candidate for Parent/Community Representative

on the School Council for 2016-2018 (commencing May 2016)

I wish to nominate myself as a candidate for election to the School Council for 2016 to 2018. Full Name ____________________________________________ Declaration of Candidate I nominate myself as a candidate and if elected will accept the responsibility of being a parent/community representative. Signature of Candidate_____________________ Date _________