At school we have been reading “The Three Billy Goats Gruff”. We’ve read the

Australian version called the “Three Kangaroos Gruff.” We also read a

Seriously Silly version called “The Silly Willy Billy Goats”. Then we did those

two plays at the assembly. All the people laughed at the Silly Willy Billy Goats

when Sid The Kid (Stella) squirted water at the troll (Ryder) and when the troll

found a beautiful girl troll (Evelyn) and danced till dawn.

Last term we were learning about animals. We learnt about Australian animals

and other animals from around the world. We each chose a different animal

from another country and did some research on the animal we chose. We had to

look at the conservation status of that animal. We did lots of research and

made a book on it then taught our classmates about our animal.

This term we have been learning about food. We are learning about healthy

food and unhealthy food. We are having a fruit week and a vegetable week. We

are allowed any fruit or vegetable on our desk to eat as brain food. We are not

allowed any unhealthy foods in the classroom.

Written by the children of Room 25

Hello from Room 25

Yakamia Primary School

Newsletter

Volume 12

8 August 2014

Principal: Julie Blythe

Deputy Principals: Yvonne Height, Helen Walmsley and Paul Murray

Ph: 9841 7533 Fax: 9842 1350

Email: Yakamia.PS@education.wa.edu.au

ANZAC Albany 1914-2014

Commemorating 100 years since the departure of the first convoy from Albany to WW1

To fully acknowledge this most significant historical event, the Minister for Education, Hon Peter

Collier MLC, has agreed to close Albany schools on Friday 31 October 2014. Many exciting activities

are already planned for the Albany community with more being

discussed. During the Centenary period, our students will be learning

more about the history behind ANZAC and the important role played

by Albany and the convoy. We hope you and your family will take

advantage of this fantastic opportunity to commemorate the occasion

and take part in the many activities available.

For further information, including a detailed program covering local

events, please visit the website www.anzacalbany.com.au

Assembly Change

Please note and change on your term planner that the last assembly for Term 3 that was scheduled

for Friday 26 September will now be held on Thursday 25 September. This will still be hosted by

Room 23.

Character Dress up Day – Wednesday 20 August 2014

1. Yakamia Primary School will hold a Storybook Character Dress-up Day as part of celebrating

Children's Bookweek 2014.

• The Character Dress-up Day will be held on Wednesday the 20 August.

• Students will attend a parade of costumes and participate in two dances in the hall.

• Pre-primary to Year 2 will move to the hall at 9:15, followed by Year 4-5 at 10:00 and Year 5-7

at 11:00am.

• Our student councillors will be organising the dances and parades with help from all the bigger

Story book Characters.

2. During Children's’ Bookweek there will also be visits to the

City of Albany Library where students will be

entertained by plays and stories that celebrate the very

best literature that has been published in Australia over

the past 12 months. Notes and permission slips have gone

home.

School News

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School Newsletter ‘Orange’ School Bus

Services

Is your child starting or changing schools in 2015

and are you are seeking Transport Assistance on

an ‘Orange’ school bus?

In 2015 all Year 7 students, will be attending

high school as secondary students. This will have

a substantial impact on the ‘Orange’ school bus

network and will require significant planning. It

is very important that Public Transport Authority

establishes the number of eligible students

requiring Transport Assistance.

The Public Transport Authority is requesting

parents that have children starting or changing

schools in 2015 and requiring bus travel to

complete an online application for Transport

Assistance at www.schoolbuses.wa.gov.au by no

later than 31 August 2014 for travel in 2015.

Please be aware; Transport Assistance is offered

to eligible families in two forms, either by

‘Orange’ school bus or a Conveyance Allowance

paid to parents to drive their children to and from

school. The type of Transport Assistance

provided to a family depends on many factors

including, location and bus availability.

If your child is currently travelling on an ‘Orange’

school bus and they are not changing schools next

year, there is no need to reapply or contact us as

your transport arrangements as a rule will

remain the same.

If you have any further questions please phone

9326 2625 or email schoolbus@pta.wa.gov.au

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Honour Certificate Recipients—1 August 2014

Room Name Room Name

11 Lincoln Coleman

Tegan Smith

24 Carson Brogmus-Thompson

Henry Ayres

12 Tyrhys Byrne Wilson

Jewel Stone

25 William Timms

Cory Allen

13 Esther More

Daniel Cotton

26 Cameron Pettley-Gray

Taj Coleman

14 Taylor Williams

Tyler Rowley

32 Samuel Weadley

Noah Coleman

15 Zachary Brown

Chloe Hill

33 Mason Perrin

Marc Hicks

16 Bayley Drew 34 Jorja Taylor

Krystal Jetta

21 Emily Oreo

Leif Wright

35 Chloe Lee

Gweneth Jetta

22 Tayla-Marie Kempton

Abbey Turnbull

41 Lee Pickett

Dylan Farr

23 Brayden Byrne

Jogathon

The Jogathon is being held on Wednesday 27 August and we would love to see you all there. It is a

fun, active event that helps the P&C raise funds for projects around the school. This year for the first

time it will be a whole school event, Kindergarten to Year 7. The “A” Group Kindy children and the

Pre-Primary children will be holding theirs in the morning, 11.00am to 12noon. The “B” Group Kindy

children will hold their own special event the next day. The Year 1-7s will be held 1.45-3.00pm.

Parent information is on the back of the card sent home with the students on Monday. Students who

lose or damage cards must have a note from their parents to obtain a new card as the original card is

considered a statuary declaration for money collection.

Please feel free to donate even if your child will be away or can’t compete for medical reasons. This is

a major fundraiser for the P&C each year.

Measles Alert

A letter and information from the Health Department went home to families yesterday. If you did not

receive a copy of this letter please contact the office. This is information is copied from the cover

letter:

“There has been one confirmed case of measles in a student at the school and other suspect/probable

cases are currently being investigated. Measles is a highly infectious serious viral infection that causes

fever, cough, rash and sore eyes. Occasionally measles has dangerous complications.

Children who have been immunised against measles normally have more than 95% protection against

the disease. Sometimes immunised children can still become infected despite immunisation. Please

refer to the attached factsheet for more information about measles. If your child develops symptoms:

• See a doctor (call ahead to alert your doctor about the possibility of measles before visiting and

take this letter along)

• Ring the Public Health Unit on 08 98427500 and

Do not allow your child to attend school if he or she has measles. If your child has not been immunised against measles, please call the Albany Public Health Unit on 08

98427500 as your child may be eligible for immediate immunisation to prevent infection, or your child

may need to be excluded from school.

If your child has a weakened immune system (e.g. If they have an inherited immune problem or are

receiving chemotherapy for cancer), please contact the Public Health Unit to discuss this. Your child

may require preventative treatment and may also need to be excluded from school even if he or she has

previously been immunised against measles.

If more cases develop, then unimmunised children will be excluded.

Should you require more information about measles, please call the Public Health Unit on 08

98427500.”

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PCYC News

Act Belong Commit Strike II Program now has ZORB

BALLS!

Program runs every Friday night from 7.30pm – 9.30pm with a

range of activities including Basketball, Indoor Soccer, 8ball,

movies, bouncy Boxing and now has ZORB Balls available!

Entry is $2 and transport home is available on request.

Phone Albany PCYC on 9842 1716 for more information.

Got awesome ideas for Youth Events?

Albany YAC is looking for YOUR ideas for upcoming youth events

in Albany.

Don’t forget to bring your ideas, and a few mates to Albany

PCYC this Friday 8 August from 4.30pm for pizza and event

brainstorm!

SMS 0427 419 291 to reserve your place (or you might miss out on the pizza!)

Any questions or queries? Phone Tammy 9841 9294

Want to be part of the Anzac Commemorations?

We are currently looking for Volunteers aged 16+ to assist with a range of jobs to during the Anzac

Commemorative period in November. Jobs range from assisting with stage management, helping

visitors find their way, looking after other volunteers, assisting to set up for events etc. Not only do

you get to see ‘behind the scenes’, it is also a great way to gain experience towards working in the

events field (and looks great on your resume!) To find out more visit http://www.anzacalbany.com.au/

volunteer-roles-anzac-albany/

Friends of Yakamia Creek

The Friends of Yakamia Creek have been busy at the creek lately. You may have noticed a lot of

weedy vegetation has been removed and mulched. This will allow space for native plants to be

planted, improving the habitat for fish, frogs, birds and other animals.

The Friends will be holding a busy bee at the creek this Sunday 10

August. This month we will be planting shrubs, trees and sedges in

the first section of the creek (closest to North Rd). This area was

planted out last year, but there are a few gaps to fill in.

Bring your gloves and trowels and meet at 9.30 am at the footbridge on

Barnesby Drive.

Please contact Karen on 0435 056 340 for more information.

Community News

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Please note notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the

school. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to the

school community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity and

organisers for their child.

Positive Parenting Program - SEMINAR Series

The power of Positive parenting Term 3 2014 – Mount Lockyer Primary – Our Place

The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program is an internationally renowned parenting program being offered through schools in your area. Parents from across the state have given it rave reviews… And it’s free!

If you are a parent of a primary school child, you are invited to attend a program to:

• Promote your child’s development - and prepare your child for school

• Discuss common parenting challenges

• Enrich your parent-child relationship

Explore effective behavior management strategies – ways to encourage behavior you like

This is one seminar series you shouldn’t miss.

Remember, you don’t have to be experiencing difficulties – Triple P is for every parent!

A Seminar will be running in your area:

Venue: Mount Lockyer Primary School

Term: Term 3

Dates: Wednesday 20th August 2014

Time: 9:15am –10.30am

Limited numbers of places are available and you need to book in advance – please register your interest to at-

tend as soon as possible by returning the information below ASAP.

To register please fill out form below and return to Kathryn Wasley, School Psychologist at Mount Lock-yer Primary School:

For more information, contact Kathryn Wasley on 0429 124 334 or e-mail : Kathryn.wasley@education.wa.edu.au (Tear off & return) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - REGISTRATION FOR: The Power of Positive Parenting Mount Lockyer Primary School – Term 3 (Registrations due by Friday 15th August 2014) Name of Parent(s) wishing to attend: ________________________________________________________ Phone Numbers: (Hm):__________________________________ (Mob):____________________________ Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________Postcode: _________ Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________ Child care required: _____________________________________ Please give your registration to Mount Lockyer Primary School Fax to 98 417 262 Mail to: Kathryn Wasley, Mount Lockyer Primary School, Humphreys Street, Albany, 6330.

E-mail to: Kathryn.wasley@education.wa.edu.au

FREE PARENTING SEMINARS – for EVERY PARENT of a TEEN Positive Parenting Program SEMINAR SERIES

Term 3 2014 Albany Senior High School

Parents/carers of children in years 6/7/8 are invited to attend free parenting seminars to learn practical, positive and

effective ways to:

Encourage responsible teens who are respectful, considerate and involved in family activities

Help teens become more competent through self-discipline and problem solving.

Encourage teens to establish routines, follow school rules and have supportive friends

Help teens get connected by encouraging them to be confident, socially skilled and take

care of others.

Research has demonstrated the acceptability of the strategies across cultures.

Parents may choose to attend one, two or all three of the following seminars

When: Wednesday 13th August Seminar One: Raising Responsible Teenagers

Wednesday 27th August Seminar Two: Raising Competent Teenagers

Wednesday 10th September Seminar Three: Getting Teenagers Connected

Time: Coffee, tea, registration 6.30pm for a prompt 7pm start, finishing at 8.30pm.

Venue: ASHS staffroom.

Cost: Free – however, bookings are essential.

To register to attend a free parenting seminar please:

Complete the slip below and return to Albany Senior High School marked attention Mrs B.

McCann

For more information Contact: Brenda McCann: Brenda.McCann@education.wa.edu.au

Maree Dawes: Maree.Dawes@education.wa.edu.au

REGISTRATION FOR: POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM – SEMINAR SERIES

Name of Parent(s)/Carer(s) wishing to attend:

Surname _______________ First Name _______________ Mobile (1) ______________

Surname _______________ First Name _______________ Mobile (1) ______________

Home Phone: _________________

Postal Address: _______________________ Suburb: _______________ Postcode: _________

Email: _______________________________________________________________________

Name of Child/ren: __________________________________________ Year Level: ________

__________________________________________ Year Level: ________

I/We wish to attend (please tick):

Seminar One - Seminar Two - Seminar Three -

Please return your registration to Albany Senior High School, 1 Campbell Road, Albany WA 6330 or fax to 9842 1512. Or e-mail your details to Maree.Dawes@education.wa.edu.auOr Brenda.McCann@education.wa.edu.au

Do you need some more ideas about how to teach your children

to do as they are told and what to do if they don’t? If so, this 2

hour group may be for you?

DEALING WITH DISOBEDIENCE

Helps parents discuss why children don’t do as they are told how to set limits and how to deal

with disobedience when it happens.

What are Triple P Discussion Groups?

Triple P Discussion Groups are short, small group sessions that offer practical advice for tackling

specific problem behaviour.

A discussion group is a short, small group session run by a trained Triple P provider. The session

brings together about 10-12 parents who are experiencing the same parenting problem.

What happens at a discussion group?

In a relaxed group session, your provider will give you tips and suggestions for dealing with your

child’s problem behaviour. You’ll see short video clips showing other parents successfully dealing

with the same issue, and you’ll be encouraged to share your thoughts with the other parents in

the group, if you want to. You’ll also be given a take-home workbook with simple exercises and

information to help you try your new strategies at home.

For Parents of Children from Birth to 12 years

Cost: FREE

Venue:

Albany Local Area Office

Serpentine Road

Date:

Thursday 7th August 2014. 9.30 - 11.30AM

To register:

Email/Phone: Jennifer Allen

0427 083 653

Jennifer.allen@education.wa.edu.au

LIMITED NUMBERS - BOOK SOON!