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BALCATTA PRIMARY SCHOOL Telephone: 9253 4900

NEWSLETTER

Number: 14 12 September 2019

FACTION ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

2019

PRINCIPAL’S PATTER

Hello Everyone

We certainly had a beautiful day for our Faction Athletics Carnival held last

Friday 6 September. It was great to see everyone working together to make

our Carnival an enjoyable and successful experience. The spirit of the

students was excellent and they are to be congratulated for the great

determination they displayed for their factions.

Well done to Walters for winning the carnival and big thank you to everyone

who helped out.

We now look forward to the Interschool Carnival to be held at East Hamersley

Primary School next Friday 20 September. Good luck to all our students who

will be competing.

Today the students in Years 3 and 5 will be bringing home their NAPLAN

(National Assessment Program in Literacy and Numeracy) reports. These

assessments were held in May this year for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in

all Australian states and territories. An information sheet for parents will

accompany each child’s report.

Enjoy your weekend,

Mark Cox

Principal

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

Many thanks to those parents who have been prompt in paying the voluntary

contribution this year.

As approved by the School Council, the voluntary contribution amount is

$40.00 per student from Kindergarten to Year 6. Parents are encouraged to

pay this as soon as possible, as the funds raised are used by the school to

support student programs. The P&C also has a voluntary contribution levy of

$10.00 per family.

Please note: Payment can now be made on-line. Please see the office for details.

VIRTUE FOR SEPTEMBER – RESPECT

MERIT AWARDS

PHYS ED/SPORT

FACTION ATHLETICS Our annual faction carnival was a great day, with all students trying

their very best for their faction & magnificent weather.

Congratulations to WALTERS for winning the shield. Many thanks to all

who helped organise the factions and a particular thank you to the staff and

volunteers who made the day run so smoothly. The champions for each

group were:

2019 WINNERS RUNNERS UP

JUNIORS

Girls Rojiyar Abdouh (Walters) Heidi Newport (Odin)

Boys Gary Garlett (Odin) Gotan Lam (Walters)

INTERMEDIATES

Girls Peyton Lankester (Odin) Charlize Kwan (Hutt)

Boys Zach Bartorillo (Hutt) Ryan Binu (Hutt)

SENIORS

Girls Jenna Vance (Odin) Daniela Ceranic (Hutt)

Boys Archie O’Donnell (Walters) Xavier Passi (Walters)

Final scores were:

WALTERS

371

ODIN

327

HUTT

325

INTERSCHOOL CARNIVAL Next week on Tuesday 17 September, the throws, jumps and distance races

will be held at East Hamersley Primary School between 9.30 am and

12.00 noon. The main carnival will be held on Friday 20 September at East

Hamersley.

The Program of Events for Friday is as follows:

9.30 to 10.15 Running Races – Years 1 to 6

10.15 to 12.15 Bean bag and Flag relays – Years 1 to 6

Junior Bounce Ball relay

Running Relay – Years 1 & 2

12.15 to 1.00 LUNCH

1.00 to 2.30 Bounce ball – Intermediate and Senior

Passball – Intermediate and Senior

Leaderball – Intermediate and Senior

Running Relays – Years 3 to 6

Years 1 & 2 students will be finished their events by 12.15 pm and will then

return by bus to school.

FACTION PHOTOS

S.T.E.A.M activity year 5’s

Students used recycled newspaper to build chairs as part of a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, maths) design cycle. These newspapers were left over from the competition we took part in to win money for our school. Instead of throwing these papers in the bin, the Learning Environment committee and year 5 teacher joined forces to make the

most of the opportunity. Students worked in teams to test ideas to support one of their member’s body weight. A student even built one strong enough to support Mr Croft. Well done year 5’s on your innovative approach and commitment to the highest standards of furniture design.

Year 5 Assembly item - 30 August

Students enjoyed an engaging & informative visit

from the Teddy Bear Hospital, a programme run by

medical students at U.W.A. which promotes health

to children in a fun and interactive way.

Students brought their sick teddy to the doctor & all

received & completed a Teddicare booklet.

TEDDY BEAR

H O S P I T A L

WELL DONE!!

P & C NEWS

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ONLY lids with a or are acceptable.

Please check them before popping them in box outside the office. Thank You!!

Years 3,4 & 5 Sustainability Excursion to

Canning Dam Eco Education Centre

Students & staff enjoyed a wonderful & informative excursion to CDEED last Tuesday. Students participated in activities that highlight how waste enters our water ways, exploring the critical role precious wildlife plays in our wetland ecosystems and exploring the Canning River Regional Park. It was beautiful weather & a great environment to learn such valuable information.

DATES TO REMEMBER

SEPTEMBER Tuesday 17 September • Interschool Jumps (E Hamersley P/S)

Friday 20 September • Interschool Athletics Carnival (E Hamersley P/S)

Friday 27 September • FREE DRESS

• LAST DAY OF TERM

Term 4 begins Tuesday 15 October 2019 (for students)