2nd March 2017 No. 3

Telephone: (08) 9439 2299 Fax: (08) 9419 4790

P R I M A R Y S C H O O L and L E D A E S C

Dear parents, guardians and carers, Only one week to go until swimming lessons start, and the weather looks like being nice and warm. These free lessons are an important part of the Health and Phys Ed program. The cost of $35 covers transport and pool entry. It is fortunate that this year, all students from PP to Year 6 can have their swimming lessons in the same two-week block, thus reducing the disruption to school routines. Please have the swimming notes and money in by Wednesday 8th March.

Fridays are FACTION SHIRT days. Students should wear their RED school shirts Monday to Thursday and we encourage the wearing of Faction shirts on Fridays. School hats may also be worn on the faction side every Friday.

Some students are bringing collectors cards and toys to school. These are often a vehicle for healthy interaction at school break times. However, please remind students that they should not bring anything to school that is of high monetary or sentimental value. Students are also not allowed to sell, swap, lend or give away any items.

Our P and C association held their AGM last week where some plans for the forthcoming year were discussed. Thanks to all those who attended. Congratulations and thanks to those members elected as office bearers. We look forward to a successful year of support from the Leda P&C. New members are always welcome.

Physical activity and recreation are strongly encouraged in our Leda Community. There are two fun activities planned in the coming weeks: the Dress Up Your Bike Day here at Leda PS and the City of Kwinana has a great activity called “Magical Park’ at Rhodes Park at Calista. Please check the details in this newsletter.

Thank you to those families interested but unfortunately due to a lack of numbers we will not be participating in the Interschool Swimming Carnival this year. Principals - Mr Giles / Mrs Williams

Hello everyone,

The term seems to be flying by - it is already Week 5! Today our students were

going to be attending the beach carnival on the Rockingham Foreshore but

unfortunately due to the inclement weather we had to postpone. We are hoping

to re-schedule but have yet to set the date. Next Friday MAG 3, 4 and 5 students

will be going to the ‘Sculptures by the Sea’ exhibition at Cottesloe Beach. We will

include some photos from both events in the next newsletter.

The date for the Year 6 camp is 14th November. This will be a 3 night, 4 day camp.

Please mark this date on your calendar.

Also a reminder to return the parent survey regarding the canteen if you are yet to

do so. Ms Tufilli - ESC Associate Principal

Monday 6th March is a PUBLIC

HOLIDAY. Students return to school on Tuesday 7th March.

Room 25's assembly item was called The Rainbow People and it was about understanding

and acceptance of people regardless of their colour or culture. In our play, Green Girl and

Blue Boy realised that they were both the same inside despite growing up in different areas

and became best friends. In years to come they raised a family of their own who became

known as The Rainbow People and everyone was accepted no matter whether they were

blue, green, yellow, purple or red.

Congratulations to the Honour Certificate winners: Lucas, Nickolai, Andrew, Kallam and

Amber ESC, Jacob Rm 2, Levi Rm 3, Taqdeer Rm 4, Kyle Rm 5, Jorja and Reece Rm 7, Cindy

and Elijah Rm 8, Whole class Rm 9, Murray and Savannah Rm 10, Lakiela and Rhylan Rm 11,

Lillian Rm 12, Sylvain and Laura Rm 13, Rebecca and Preston Rm 15, Ella and Anahera Rm 16,

Cody and Mia Rm 23, Bernadine and Sheldon Rm 24, Ricky and Jahlia Rm 25.

Specialist award winners: Science - Rm 11, Drama and LOTE - Rm 24, Music - Rm 25, Phys Ed -

Rm 2. Our next assembly held on Friday 10th March will be hosted by Room 16.

Prizes up for grabs - 5 per Year Level Where: Bike Stand, Leda Primary School Collect a ticket on arrival

When: 8am – 8.30am, Thursday 9th March It’s March and the health theme is Active Transport & Cycling! To celebrate join the fun and take part in the Best Dressed Bike Day on Thursday 9th March.

Get CREATIVE, DRESS Your BIKE UP & Ride to School. Prizes will be selected for best dressed bikes and a random draw. Students will collect a ticket for the draw on arrival (at the Bike Stand near the basketball court). Winners will be announced at assembly on Friday 10th March.

Supported by City of Kwinana, Kwinana Schools & Community Network in partnership

with Leda Primary School & Leda Education Support Centre.

P & C Office BearersP & C Office BearersP & C Office BearersP & C Office Bearers PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident: Rebecca Tankard Vice President: Wendy Lourenco Secretary: Anne Carter Treasurer: Faye Arbuckle

Banking Co-Ordinator: Skye Emma Committee Members: Jadie Caporn, Christine Davies, Tab Johnson

Bedwetting

Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is very common in children. Bedwetting has nothing to do with dreaming, and children who wet the bed are not “just being lazy”.

If your child wets the bed, there are a number of things you can do to help, such as using a waterproof mattress cover and establishing a before-bed toilet routine. It is not helpful to punish children who wet the bed. Fluids should not be restricted, even before bedtime. Sugary or caffeinated drinks should be avoided.

If your child is still wetting the bed after five and a half years of age, seek help through a referral by your local doctor. A bedwetting alarm is an effective and safe method of treatment available for nocturnal enuresis and may be appropriate for your child.

Contact your local Community Health Centre, , , , Kwinana Community Health

on 0894192266 for more information.

Smoothie Bike Visits Breakfast Club - Thursday 24th February The students enjoyed making their own smoothies by riding the Smoothie Bike.

Supported by City of Kwinana, Kwinana Schools & Community Network in partnership with Leda Primary School & Leda Education Support Centre.

Head lice

Head lice are tiny insect parasites that live on your head and feed on your scalp. Head lice are spread by head-to-head contact with another person who has head lice. This kind of contact includes doing group work, playing, or hugging. Tips for preventing head lice: • Check your child’s hair regularly for head lice and eggs (‘nits’). Use a metal fine tooth ‘nit’ comb and plenty of hair conditioner applied to the dry hair, to make the task easier and more effective. To help children sit still for this, offer distracting activities, e.g. play a favourite video, provide games, iPad apps, offer a head massage.

• Tie long hair back. Braid long hair and/or put it up if possible.

• Consider applying hair gel or mousse. These do not prevent or repel lice but may help to keep stray hair strands from contact with other heads.

• Avoid sharing combs or brushes. • Remind your child to avoid head-to-head contact with other children, e.g. when working at the computer with others, or when playing, or hugging.

If your child has head lice please notify the teacher. For further info visit: http://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Head-lice

Mondays 5-6pm Feb - 3rd April Orelia Park ORELIA

Contact : Brodie Green 0411 056 578

Mondays 5-6.30pm Feb - 3rd April

Contact : Tony Ashton 0407 175 952

City of Kwinana Magical ParkMagical ParkMagical ParkMagical Park

Parks Week 2017 4th - 12th March

Rhodes Park Calista Find dinosaurs and fairies

at Rhodes Park during Parks Week

Download the free Magical Park app on your mobile

device and visit Rhodes Park to play.

Izabelle Rm 16 Chayce Rm 13 Kahlan Rm 15

Emily Rm 7

Jack Rm 9

Te Rangi Rm 9

Nevaeh Rm 24

Louanna Rm 8

Michael Rm 9

Leda PS will once again be a polling place for the upcoming election. The P & C will be

hosting a sausage sizzle fundraiser at the school on Saturday 11th March.