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PMB 4000, BROOME WA 6725 Tel:(08)9192 3377 Fax:(08)9192 3388 Email: [email protected] Website www.roebuckps.education.wa.edu.au

Roebuck Primary School

NEWSLETTER

An Independent Public School - Broome Cluster

NEWSLETTER NO. 5

5 April 2017

School Vision: Through high quality teaching and leadership, Roebuck Primary School students will be

positive, resilient, inclusive and successful citizens.

DATES FOR

YOUR DIARY

Thursday 6 April

Kimberley

Basketball Carnival

Friday 7 April

ANZAC Assembly

Monday 24 April

School Development

Day

Tuesday 25 April

ANZAC Day

Wednesday 26 April

Students Return

Friday 28 April

Assembly – Ibis 4

Dear Parents / Caregivers

FREE DRESS DAYS Doppelganger is such an unusual word and yet was apt at the ‘Dress Like a Teacher’ day last week. We teachers didn’t know just how much our mannerisms and dress fashion is noticed by the students (and parents). There were some absolute brilliant take-offs by the students of staff. Thank you all for supporting the free dress day and bringing lots of laughter and joy to everyone. And…Mrs Guthrie will stop wearing her glasses on her head; I’ll get new shirt colours; Mrs Allaway will flip her hair to the other side; Mrs Leak will stop wearing the lanyard; Ms Cara might add another boho poncho to her wardrobe. THANKS to ALL students and staff getting into the swing of things and having a lot of fun on the day. For those who haven’t yet joined the Roebuck Primary School Facebook page, you are missing out on some great photos and highlights of our school community. BIKE AND SCOOTER SAFETY High 5 to all those students walking their bikes and scooters through the school. THANK YOU, our school footpaths, verandahs and walkways are so much safer. SCHOOL GROUNDS Over the next few weeks we shall see further additions to our school grounds. The stage in the Year 1 and Year 2 area has become a great place to meet, use and add value to the school environment (thanks Broome Builders). Adding to this we expect a dry creek bed playground to be installed in the Kindy and Pre-Primary area these holidays; have the oval top-dressed and cored, soccer goals installed soon (thank you P&C for funding these) and more flood lights added to ensure our safety at disco’s and Open Nights (again, the P&C come to the fore). THE NEXT THREE WEEKS Foremost in people’s minds is the two week school holidays; and yes, it’s come around quickly for everyone! For those families that can get away; have fun, enjoy family and be safe. Easter is a significant Christian celebration and for those that celebrate, at whatever level, may your time be significant and meaningful to you. ANZAC Roebuck Primary School is being represented by our School Captains with the Broome Cluster Schools on ANZAC Day at Bedford Park on Tuesday 25 April, commencing 5am. ANZAC; For Country For Nation is but one title that acknowledges the sacrifice, turmoil and heartache that this world event created. More information can be found at the Australian War Museum www.awm.gov.au STAFFING Our congratulations and best wishes go to Mr Migliore who is getting Married to the lucky Rachel; and Miss Hailstone who is getting married to the dapper James O’Neill. All the very best for your fabulous days.

Kelvin Shem, Principal

Broome Cluster of

Independent Schools

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2017 CHARGES AND VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS K-6

Curriculum Area COST

The Arts $10.00

English $10.00

Mathematics $10.00

Science $10.00

Physical & Health Education $10.00

Library $10.00

TOTAL $60.00

Cash or cheques (payable to Roebuck Primary School)

are accepted, EFTPOS or a direct credit to our school

bank account:-

A/c Name Roebuck Primary School

Bank Commonwealth Bank

BSB 066 505

Account No. 10134441

Reference Please put your child’s name

CHARGES – Extra Cost Options Estimated Maximum Cost

Excursions/Visiting Artists K-6 $80.00

Interschool Sport 1-6 $60.00

Swimming 1-6 $90.00

School Camp 6 *$650.00

Leadership Camp 5-6 $60.00

Graduation 6 $55.00

Specialist Phys Ed 1-6 $45.00

PEAC / BIPSE 5-6 $200.00

* $650 is the expected total cost inclusive of all activities, accommodation, transport and food for a five (5) day camp. Parent fundraising has historically reduced the contribution to approximately $300 per student. This amount per child per annum is therefore dependent and directly related to the effort and energy of the fundraising. Prior to camp, payment plans may be negotiated with the Principal.

Payment will be requested during the school year when costs and participation by students is confirmed

Voluntary Contributions and Charges were approved at School

Board meeting held on 29 August 2016.

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ROEBUCK PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS

Roebuck Primary School’s Business Plan is

now available for viewing on the school

website:

http://www.roebuckps.wa.edu.au/page/142/

Business-Plan

Students return to Roebuck

Primary School Wednesday,

26 April. Have a safe and

happy holiday.

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Five Minutes with Mrs Guthrie

Mrs Guthrie joined us at Roebuck Primary School in 2013 and has been busy ever since

teaching the junior primary students. In 2015, Mrs Guthrie took on a leadership role

that saw her develop and implement many of the innovations and changes made to

the junior playgrounds and programs.

I got to sit down with Mrs Guthrie for five minutes to find out a bit more about who she is

away from school………..

Mrs Guthrie was born and raised in country Melbourne until she was 8 years old, before her family moved to Perth.

She enjoys shopping, cooking, camping, trekking, photography and planning her next AMAZING holiday.

Mrs Guthrie wasn’t really sure what to do after high school. She did know that she wanted to go to university, so

she chose teaching because she knew it was a job in which she would be able to travel around the state and

internationally.

Now that she has been a teacher for 9 years, she is so thankful for her decision as she LOVES being in the

classroom with the students. Mrs Guthrie believes that ‘every day is different and being able to help students learn

and gain confidence whilst having fun is pretty special too’.

When I asked Mrs Guthrie what she enjoys about working at Roebuck Primary School she said ‘The awesome

school community events. Things like assemblies, the community song, NAIDOC Cup, Book Week, Books n

Brekky, Presentation Night along with so many more make this school a fun and rewarding place to work.’

Something you might not know about Mrs Guthrie is that she has travelled to almost 50 countries and you WILL

NOT BELIEVE THIS but…she doesn’t like chocolate! Imagine that!

Her greatest accomplishments are climbing Mt Kilimanjaro & reaching the Base Camp at Mt. Everest.

Mrs Guthrie has also worked hard to become a Level 3 Classroom Teacher which takes A LOT of extra work and

study to achieve! Well done Mrs Guthrie!

In the future Mrs Guthrie would like to visit Antarctica, learn a second language, preferably Spanish, teach

overseas (maybe in Spain), skydive and travel even more!

Thanks so much for giving us 5 minutes of your time Mrs Guthrie!

BUILDINGS FACILITIES AND GROUNDS UPDATE

ECE DRY RIVER BED

Over the holidays the foundation of the Dry River Bed will be installed in the ECE area. This project is a

culmination of our 2016 community review and the results of the student, teacher and parent consultation process

into improving our school grounds. It would be appreciated if parents could remind their children to stay out of the

ECE area over the holidays while the installation is taking place and reinforce the message of looking after our

school grounds and property. Watch this space for the next step in our ECE playground upgrades – we will be

calling for your help!

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ATTENDANCE – SUMMARY OF TERM 1

We are pleased to share the results of our attendance up to Week 9 of Term 1 with the achievement of

95.8% overall attendance for our student population.

We continue to focus on improving attendance by developing strong communication links between

school and Roebuck families, providing support and being proactive in our follow up regarding absences

or assisting with plans to support students attending school.

The Roebuck Primary School, School Board is seeking parent representatives to join the School Board. There are two positions. The nominee may select a two or three year tenure. Meetings occur in the School Staff Room at 6.00pm on Monday evenings in Week Three and Week Seven each term. The meetings are generally 75 minutes in duration. Members of the School Board (Unincorporated) provide a governance role as explained in the Terms of Reference. Information packs including the nomination form are available from the School Reception. For further information please contact either; Mr Duncan Smith the current Chair of the School Board [email protected] Mr Kelvin Shem -RPS Principal Ph: 91923377 or [email protected]

Nominations close 2.30pm,

Wednesday 26th April

Community Safety

Announcement

We would like to remind the

Roebuck Primary School

community to walk their bikes

and scooters through the school

during 7:30am to 2:30pm.

School Board

Thank you for supporting your

child/ren in their attendance at

Roebuck Primary School. We

look forward to seeing all students

returning to school on Wednesday

26th April after rest, relaxation and

fun over the holiday break.

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Pre Primary Library Excursion

On Wednesday 29 March, the Pre Primary students went on their first excursion to The Broome Public Library. The

excursion started with a grand tour of the whole library and all the amazing things available. We even saw dinosaur

footprints and a DRAGON! We listened to a funny story and created a crafty cube to take home. Then we had a

chance to explore all the puzzles, puppets and books in the children’s area of the library.

Thank you to Alison and Ian from the Broome Library for making our excursion so much fun!

WHAT HAVE OUR STUDENTS BEEN UP TO!

VALUES AWARDS SIX KINDS OF BEST

WANTED: RECYCLED MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Some of the Year 5 and 6 students involved in the PEAC\BIPSE Program will

be attempting to build Rube Goldberg machines during Term Two. They are

incredibly complicated machines that perform simple tasks – just like the

board game, Mousetrap.

We are looking for a range of recycled materials that we could use to build them. Cardboard and plastic containers

We really want to stretch ourselves, so old broken toys, pvc pipes, Styrofoam

sheets, metal poles (like small tent pegs), hinges, light timber, and pretty well

anything that is clean, safe and could be repurposed would be great – no glass

please.

You can drop the donations off directly at Corella 1, the demountable building

next to Spoonbill.

Many thanks!

Ms Rowley

PEAC and BIPSE Coordinator

Oscar C. Carlia R. Kyle R.

Charlote R Marlin G. Gracie D.

Lexi M. Beau C. Tallula V.

Jasmine L. Xayn P. Chloe A.

Zayla H. Oscar M. Joel F.

Kayla S. Hayden T. Jacinta D.

Ruby M. Mason J. Callum W.

Lee K. Tanner W. Alex K.

Hailei N. Zeb M. Lucas V.

Sebastiastan K.

Madison S. Isabella L. Amy W.

Jersey A. Jack G. Taj L.

SPECIALIST AWARDS

Digital Technologies – Ibis 6 (Year 3) Science – Spoonbill 4 (Year 6) Music – Greenshank 4 (Year 4) Sport - Whimbrel 6 (Year 1)

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INTERSCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL 2017

Overall Champion Shield:

St Mary’s, 1st 399 Points

Roebuck, 2nd 335 Points

Equity Shield:

Roebuck, 4th 402.25 Points

Individual Medal Winners:

Yr 3 R/U Boy – Austin M.

Yr 4 Champion Girl – Riley C.

Yr 4 R/U Boy – Carlo M.

Yr 5 Champion Boy – Tom H.

Yr 5 R/U Boy – Max M.

DON’T PALM US OFF

Mrs Leak’s Year 4 students from Greenshank

2 have been hard at work learning all about

endangered animals and the threats they face.

Students recently learnt that the decline in the

Orangutan numbers is due to the production of

palm oil. This new fact stirred some emotions

within the students and one student, John,

went home and has decided to not sit by and

continue to let this happen. John has

discovered that the ministers will be going to a

vote on the 28 April 2017, for the mandatory

labelling of all products to clearly include palm

oil if it is in the product.

The Year 4 students would like to bring this to

everyone’s attention so that everyone can

have their say “Don’t Palm Us Off”. If you feel

just as strongly as the Year 4 students, please

go to

www.zoo.org.au/palmoil/wa-ministers

and vote YES to demand that palm oil should

be clearly written on labels when used in

products.

We have a choice to stand up and make a

difference, Orangutans do not.

2017 Joke Competition

Thank you to everyone who entered the 2017 Roebuck

Primary School Joke Competition!

The Curriculum Action team had to read through so many

jokes and we had a tough time choosing.

The winners in each category were:

The Best Riddle: Meg R., Year 3, Ibis 4.

The Best Knock – Knock Joke: Sydney L., Year 6,

Spoonbill 4.

The Best Classic Joke: Damon V., Year 6, Spoonbill

4.

The Best Overall Joke: Isaac C., Year 1 Whimbrel 5

The best overall joke was

What do you call a fake noodle?

An impasta!

Thanks for the laughs!

From the Curriculum Action Team

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P&C NEWS

P&C NEWS

Good luck to everyone who has already

purchased their tickets for this years Easter

raffle! Tickets are on sale this week for $2

each and the prizes will be drawn on Friday,

7 April.

Our P&C NEEDS YOU! Why not come along

to our next meeting on Tuesday, 9 May at

6.30pm in the staff room. Everyone is

welcome!

Belinda Allister

P&C President

The Year 6 Camp Fundraising Sub-Committee has been

very busy fundraising this term. All proceeds raised by the sub-committee will go towards reducing the cost of the year 6 school camp being held in September. Meagan Black organised our Hawaiian themed disco which was a huge success raising over $2,000.00. There were plenty of smiley faces, groovy moves, games and of course prizes, pizza and cool drink! Year 6 families have also been busy delivering Shire directories to all homes and businesses in Broome. Thank you to all the Year 6 students and their families who have generously volunteered their time to help out with these fundraising events. In addition, a big thank you to the Roebuck Primary School Community for supporting these events. We have further fundraising events planned for Term 2. Any Year 6 families who would like to be a part of the Year 6 fundraising sub-committee can contact me by email at [email protected] and I will be happy to add you to our mailing list. Angela Inns Co-ordinator Year 6 school camp fundraising sub-committee

COMMUNITY NEWS

School Holiday Program

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Marrul season

April - May

Changing season. Little wind or rain. Humidity drops Marrul is the shortest of the seasons. It begins with the

budding of the inland bloodwood and it continues until the south east winds start to blow.

Marrul is a time when there is hunting on land as the lizards are getting fat and so are easier to catch and

provide a plentiful food source. There are lots of birds around at this time including the Bar Shouldered Dove,

the Crested Pigeon and the Red Winged Parrot.

The tides are very high during this period and the sea foods such as the stingray are small.

The Sand Paper Fig and the wild prune are fruiting. The latter is eaten also by the flying foxes. In fruit is the

Gundurung, a mangrove (Avicennia marina)

IS EASTER A DENTAL NIGHTMARE??

No it’s one of those fabulous treat times we talk about so

often, a time to spend with friends & family & to eat Hot

Cross buns on Friday & Easter eggs on Sunday. If

you’re lucky enough to get lots of Easter eggs share

them around & remember to eat them all by the end of

Easter.

Oh and most important after all those treats you must

remember to brush those very precious teeth at least

twice a day.

The Dental Therapy Clinic will be closed for the school

holidays and will reopen on Monday 24 April. If your

child has toothache or an emergency in the holidays

your welcome to attend the Dental Clinic at Broome

Hospital where they will be treated at no cost & their

treatment notes will be added to their records.

If you have any queries about School Dental please call

in or phone us 91953022.

Have a very happy Easter & safe fun holidays, Kim &

Sandie


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