Hello and welcome to East Narrogin Primary School for Term 3 2015. My name is Nolan O’Rourke and I am the new Principal for the remainder of this year. Moving to a new town is sometimes overwhelming but the transition to Narrogin has been easy. The people I have dealt with so far have been extremely helpful, considerate and professional. I feel like there is a very strong sense of community and look forward to my time here in this wonderful town. I have been very impressed with the students at East Narrogin Primary School. They are very courteous, well-mannered and have an obvious sense of pride in the school. As I mentioned to the staff at our pupil free day last week, the overall student academic results are good. There is always room for improvement but I believe there is very good teaching and learning occurring at East Narrogin Primary School and we will strive to improve as all good schools must. I would also like to congratulate the calibre and professionalism of the school staff. The East Narrogin Primary School community should be very proud of these dedicated and committed staff members. I am very lucky to be working at a school with so many outstanding colleagues and look forward to working with them very closely. Semester Two will be a very busy time. We have many events such as sporting carnivals, camps, discos, incursions, etc. as well as day to day teaching and learning opportunities. We also have our Independent Public School review happening at the end of Term 3 as well as the creation of our School Business Plan that will guide the school for the next few years. I look forward to meeting and working with you and your families. The education of a child is a two-way street between family and school and one must be reliant on the other for a child to achieve their best results. We will need to work together to bring out the best in your child and I look forward to seeing your children flourish and thrive here at East Narrogin Primary School. Kind Regards, Nolan O’Rourke, Principal

From the Principal

✩ NAIDOC Assembly (NSHS) Wednesday 5 August

✩ Ear Screening, 12.30pm Thursday 6 August

✩ P&C Meeting, 7.00pm Monday 10 August

✩ PEAC Testing Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 August

✩ Pre-Primary Assembly (AM) Friday 14 August

✩ State Cross Country Friday 14 August

Coming Events

Please remember that we have early close at ENPS every Monday.

School closes at 2.30pm Kindy closes at 2.30pm

ENDEAVOUR ACHIEVEMENT SUSTAINABILITY THOUGHTFULNESS

Newsletter No: 10 Date: 28 July 2015 Established 1963

Principal: Mr Nolan O’Rourke Email: EastNarrogin.PS@education.wa.edu.au Phone: 9881 1581 Deputy Principals: Mrs Joanna Hayes & Mr Johan Van Wyk http://www.eastnarroginps.wa.edu.au Fax: 9881 1707 Off-Site Kindergarten: 9881 2015

Kindergarten Enrolments for 2016

If your child is 4 years old by 30 June 2015 you can enrol them now for Kindergarten 2016. Please return you enrolment form to the Front Office as soon as possible.

The following are required for enrolments: Birth certificate Immunisation Records If you know of anyone wishing to enrol their child/ren at East Narrogin next year, especially a kindergarten aged child, please advise them to do so now. If you are planning on leaving our school at the end of the year, early notification would be much appreciated.

From the Deputies

Winter Carnival 2015 Results

Hockey 1st Darkan/Williams 2nd East Narrogin 1 3rd Narrogin 1 4th Narrogin 2 5th St Matthew’s 6th East Narrogin 2

Football 1st Darkan/Williams 2nd St Matthew’s 3rd Narrogin 4th East Narrogin

Soccer 1st Narrogin 1 = 2nd St Matthew’s and Wickepin/Yealering 4th East Narrogin 1 5th Darkan/Williams 6th Narrogin 2 7th East Narrogin 2

Netball C – Grade 1st Narrogin 3 2nd Wickepin/Yealering 3rd East Narrogin 3 4th St Matthew’s = 5th Narrogin 4 and Darkan/Williams

B –Grade 1st East Narrogin 2 2nd Wickepin/Yealering 3rd St Matthew’s 4th Narrogin 2

A – Grade 1st St Matthew’s 2nd East Narrogin 1 3rd Narrogin 1 4th Williams/Darkan

Lion King Performance in 2016 Our school has the exciting opportunity for 18 of our students to travel to Perth and see the Lion King Musical at the Crown Theatre on Wednesday 24 February 2016. Student tickets are $65 and the cost of the bus will be at least $20. As numbers are limited we would like to offer this opportunity from the 2015 Year groups of PP, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5 to complete an expression of interest form and return to school with a $10 deposit. The student name will then go into a raffle and 18 names (as well as two reserves) will be selected to attend this wonderful event. The expression of interest form will be sent

home with your child in Week 3. The raffle will be drawn Monday 24 August during Book Week, in Week 6. Payment for this excursion by the selected students will then be expected by the end of Term 3.

The Secret to Helping Your Child do Well at School Teachers in several classes have expressed concern for the growing number of students who are not regularly completing their home reading or homework. A large part of our school’s literacy success has been due to the way in which our parents and families have supported and followed up with the work done in class through support of the home reading program.

NAIDOC Assembly Next Wednesday 5 August at 9.50am students in years 1-6 will be attending the NAIDOC assembly at the Narrogin Senior High School. We are looking forward to Room 7 presenting their welcome song “Wanjoo” for this special event.

Visitors to the School Please be reminded that if you wish to see your child during school hours then it is preferable you sign in at the front office first and ask the office staff to collect your child from their class. Please drop off lunches at the front office. Joanna Hayes & Johan Van Wyk Deputy Principals

Getting a good night’s sleep!

Bed time can be a difficult time for some, especially in younger children. But a good night’s sleep can mean the child is settled, happy and ready for the school day.

The recommendations for school children are between 10 and 11 hours of sleep each night. A child should be tired after a day at school but it is very important to establish a bedtime routine. A bedtime routine in your house could be: 6.30pm: Put on pyjamas, brush teeth and go to

toilet. 7.00pm: Reading a story or having quiet time.

The use of technology before bed time is not recommended.

7.15pm-7.30pm: Goodnight and lights out.

If your child is still having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you could try some of the following tips: Avoid nap times for older children over the age of

5 Encourage children to go to bed and wake up at

similar times to establish a habit Help children to relax before bed time which

could include a bath or reading a story Make sure you child feels safe at night using a

night light and avoiding scary movies or stories Provide a dark, quiet and private space for your

child to sleep

For more information on how to get your children to sleep better visit the Raising Children’s Network website: http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/good_sleep_habits_tips.html/context/618

Alternatively, you can speak to your School Health Nurse.

“On Thursday 25 June the Year 5 and 6 classes got up super early, ready to board a bus to Perth for an excursion. Mrs Dyson, Mrs Jones and Mr Dehnel had organized for us to visit the Art Gallery and to meet Matt Ottley, Danny Parker and some great musicians from WASO (The West Australian Symphony Orchestra). Mr Van Wyk was our bus driver for the day and Mrs Holt came along to help us all out too. We went on one of Nicholls Coaches and it was very comfortable”. - Dylan and Taylah.

“Matt Ottley made all of the magnificent music for the book! He also asked Logan to come up and scribble on the board and then he turned Logan’s scribble into a monkey and then the musicians played music using that illustration. It was amazing!” - Dwayne and Dylan “I loved the shell in the art gallery that made cool noises”. - William

“The music went so well with the art for Parachute”. - Mia “Learning about the history of art was really cool”. - Rhys “I liked all the artifacts on display in the Art Gallery”.- Paige

Canteen News Thank you to Ebony Rogers and Val Ballard for your support in the canteen. We are in need of more parents to help out for even just two hours now and then.

There has been an increase in prices this term to help with expenses of menu lines and keep the canteen running five days a week. The new menu is attached.

Uniforms We have a full range of uniforms available at the canteen. We are open between 8.30am and 1.30pm, though lunch orders will take priority. Ros, Jo, Lorraine — Canteen Managers

From the Canteen

National Consistent Collection of Data for School Student with Disability

As part of the annual school Census on August 1, all public schools are required to enter information about students with disability and/or learning difficulties, including medical conditions. All government and non-government schools across Australia will be participating in collecting the national data. Schools have been asked to provide data about the number and learning needs of children at the school. The name of the school and the name of the student will not be reported. Information about the different types of needs and the programs and resources the school uses to overcome barriers and support children with special educational needs will be collected. Parents of students who will be part of the database have been individually contacted by letter before the end of last term. If you do not wish your child to be included in this data collection please contact the school by 30 July 2015. This information will help Governments and the Department of Education develop better policies that acknowledge the level of resources needed in schools to meet the needs of all students in WA schools. If you would like to learn more about the National Consistent Collection of Data for School Students with Disability you can visit the website www.deewr.gov.au/students-disability or contact Adriana Palermo.. Judy Garlick, Learning Support Coordinator

From Phys. Ed.

Physical Education News My name is Ms Pettit. Thank you for the warm welcome to East Narrogin Primary School. I am very excited to be here to teach Physical Education (PE).

We are busy practising athletics skills this term in preparation for the carnivals. Please remember to wear your hat and joggers for PE lessons and FACTION FRIDAY shirts for sport on Fridays.

The State Cross Country event is on Friday 14 August in Perth. Please see me if you are nominating to represent the school, notes will be sent home next week. Christine Pettit, Physical Education Teacher

From the Learning Support Coordinator

Rankings after Rd. 17

Round 15 Any of the 15 tippers

who forgot to put their tips in this week can

claim their 65c for the win straight from me.

Round 16

Sure, there were a lot of people close to the margin, but you have

to get the highest score first!

Round 17

My 2nd win for the season - so 2nd win in

about 5 years! New principal is a

Carlton supporter by the way...

Round 14 Near perfect round, near perfect margin!

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FYI - In the event of a cancelled or tied game no points are awarded to anyone.

Submit your answers to Room 10 before school this week and you

could win a prize at the next whole school assembly!

Round 15 Home teams rule!

I wish I’d forgotten!

Default tippers

Round 16 The only perfect score

for the round...

Lisa Bradford

Round 17 8 from 9 and a margin

of 90 points!

Dehnel Tribe

Remember - You need to have the numbers 1 - 9 once only in every line, and in every box!

Puzzle retrieved from http://www.websudoku.com/

Remember - You need to have the numbers 1 - 6 once only in every line, and in every box!

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R. Wog Allan Corner Glenn Wells Braydon Cutri Sarah Dyson Jo Annear H Scott Fowler Dawson Bradford The Ballard Family The Dehnel Tribe Andrew Family Slawinski Family The White House Scarface Gordon McDougall Lange Corasiniti Boyz Gemma Ward Taylah License Alex Jones Bec & Matt Ford Michael Bradford Westinators Chesea Bradford Lisa Bradford Liam Todt Zach Tingley The Hebb Family Eric Midsem Julie McDougall The Nelson Family Susan Josh Lipscombe Jack & Jacob Oats Ferah Lipscombe Nicole Fowler Racevskis Family Fiona Kirby Rhys Trefort Jo and Logan Corker Mel Matthew Corner Emily Jones Tristan Vitalone Keldean

Community Notices

Disclaimer This section is provided for general information only, and on the understanding that the Department of Education is not providing

advice or a recommendation about any of the services referred to in this newsletter.

On Behalf of P&C Earn $ for your school- www.thatsmine.com.au

Every time you place an order, 20% of the total goes into our school fundraising account. Why not get your family, friends & neighbours to order. At the checkout just select

our school and the 20% commission will go straight into our account... It's that EASY!

Art for Kids with Christine Davis

When: Tuesdays after school 3.30pm—5.00pm Starting 28 July 2015

Where: ARtS SPACE (80 Federal Street) Cost: $110.00 for an 8 week course, including art supplies Contact: Arts Narrogin on 9881 6987 to book your place!

Ages 7—12, Be quick—Only 12 places are available

Narrogin Poultry Society Open Bird Show

When: Saturday 8 August 2015 Birds penned by 9.00am

Schedules & Enquiries: 9881 1860

Stitches Cocktail 50% of all proceeds to PMH Foundation

Saturday 8 August, John Higgins Centre Doors Open 7.00pm 18+ event, Live Band: Dakota Tickets: $40

Tickets available at Westpac Narrogin or Narrogin Technology Solutions

Please Join us to Keep Narrogin Beautiful

Can you give a few hours to join neighbours and friends in a local litter clean up?

Date: Saturday 15 August 2015 Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm Location: Meet at Lions Park (Corner of Federal and Forrest Street)

For more information contact Lynne Yorke on 0466930303

What to bring: Sunscreen, hat, comfortable shoes, water bottle What’s supplied: Gloves, tongs, bags, insurance cover

Narrogin Squash Club Junior Pennants Competition 9yrs+

Starts: Wednesday 29 July Time: 5.30pm

Where: Narrogin Leisure Centre

For more information please contact: Anthony Howe 9881 1718/0429 106 120

Andrew Pratt 9881 3732

ENPS P&C and ITalkTravel Narrogin

The ENPS P&C have aligned with ITalkTravel on Fortune St Narrogin to help raise funds for the P&C and also keep business local when booking your next travel expedition be it a large overseas trip or a simple overnight stay in Perth, Albany, Bunbury etc.

It’s simple, ITalkTravel will donate $200 to the P&C in return for the P&C advertising their association with ITalkTravel and getting school and community members to "Like" ITalkTravel on Facebook and also subscribe to their online newsletter.

ITalkTravel will also donate a percentage of any booking made through the ITalkTravel website or directly in store with their travel agents when you (the customer) mention East Narrogin Primary School P&C. It is hoped that, through our broader network of family and friends all utilising the services of ITalkTravel when making any travel bookings the P&C will establish a "royalties" type passive income source.

This is a WIN WIN system for all involved so please get on board and support ENPS P&C through supporting ITalkTravel a locally owned and staffed company who also have branches in North Perth & Kojonup.

C.Y.O’Connor Institute—General Education for Adults Day Classes at Narrogin Campus

For more information please contact: Joy McDonald Email: joy.mcdonald@cyoc.wa.edu.au

Phone: 9881 9016 or 9881 9000

Term Three at the Centre—Junior Soccer

Starts: Monday 27 July 2015 Time: 4.00pm—5.00pm

Ends: Monday 14 September 2015 Ages: 5—12 years

Cost: $70.00

To register please contact Chris Eales on 9881 2651/9881 4788 or email christine.eales@ymca.org.au

Live Piano Recital—Roman Rudnytsky

When: Thursday 20 August Doors open 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start

Where: Reception Centre (Town Hall Complex)

Tickets available NOW for ARtS SPACE $27.50 Adults

$25.00 ARtS Narrogin Members & Concession $10.00 School Students

Kids Hub

A playgroup for parents with children aged 0—4 When: Monday 9.00am—12.30pm

Where: Williams Road house, Narrogin Primary School (Cnr of Williams Road & Glyde Street, Narrogin)

Free to attend, free morning tea, and free tea and coffee

For further details please contact Lorna Grout on 0429 222 465 or email Lgrout@amityhealth.com.au

Narrogin Regional Child Care Service Inc. Vacancies Currently Available

Call in and see Kylie or Sarah at the Centre today.

Open 7.45am – 5.30pm, Monday – Friday Phone: (08) 98812401 or visit Cnr Park St &

William Kennedy Way.

P&C JUNIOR DISCO – THURSDAY 20 AUGUST YEARS K to Yr 2 5.00PM TO 6.30PM

Procedures for drop off & pick up of students at discos. These procedures are to ensure that the P&C provide appropriate duty of care to all students who attend. Tickets to be pre-purchased at school in the week prior to the event ($7.00 for each child - this includes disco entry and 1 sausage sizzle). Juice boxes, LOL’s, lollies, chips etc will be available to purchase on the night so please send a few dollars with your child if you are happy for them to buy a snack. Parent/Carer (or responsible adult) MUST drop off their child at the undercover area and have them signed in as participating. Parent/Carer (or responsible adult) MUST collect their child from the undercover area at the end of the disco.

Therefore children CAN NOT walk to or from the disco unaccompanied by a responsible adult. They also CAN NOT be dropped off in the car park and left to walk into the undercover area on their own. As previously mentioned, these changes are to make sure duty of care is passed directly from the Parent/Carer to the P&C. If students arrive unaccompanied by a responsible adult they WILL NOT be able to participate in the disco. We trust all families will support our efforts to ensure the safety of all our students. The ticket for the JUNIOR disco is on this slip. If your child is going to participate in the disco please complete the details on the ticket and return to canteen (with payment) by Wednesday 25 March 2015. P&C JUNIOR Disco Ticket

My child/ren __________________________________ ____________________________________________ Year/s _______________________________________ Junior Disco: 5.00pm – 6.30pm (Yr K to Year 2) School Undercover area ($7.00 for each child - this includes disco entry and 1 sausage sizzle). Additional sausage sizzles $4 each: ______required Name and mobile number of adult dropping child off: ____________________________________________ Name and mobile number of adult picking child up: ____________________________________________ Payment of $7.00 each child + additional sausage sizzle money enclosed. TOTAL: $ _______________ Parent/Carer signature: _________________________ Parent help: I will be able to stay and help on the night either in canteen or with supervision: YES/NO HELPERS NAME:______________________________ HELPERS Phone #:____________________________

P&C SENIOR DISCO – THURSDAY 27 AUGUST YEARS 3 to 6 6.00PM TO 7.00PM

Procedures for drop off & pick up of students at discos. These procedures are to ensure that the P&C provide appropriate duty of care to all students who attend. Tickets to be pre-purchased at school in the week prior to the event ($7.00 for each child - this includes disco entry and 1 sausage sizzle). Juice boxes, LOL’s, lollies, chips etc will be available to purchase on the night so please send a few dollars with your child if you are happy for them to buy a snack. Parent/Carer (or responsible adult) MUST drop off their child at the undercover area and have them signed in as participating. Parent/Carer (or responsible adult) MUST collect their child from the undercover area at the end of the disco.

Therefore children CAN NOT walk to or from the disco unaccompanied by a responsible adult. They also CAN NOT be dropped off in the car park and left to walk into the undercover area on their own. As previously mentioned, these changes are to make sure duty of care is passed directly from the Parent/Carer to the P&C. If students arrive unaccompanied by a responsible adult they WILL NOT be able to participate in the disco. We trust all families will support our efforts to ensure the safety of all our students. The ticket for the SENIOR disco is on this slip. If your child is going to participate in the disco please complete the details on the ticket and return to canteen (with payment) by Wednesday 18 March 2015. P&C SENIOR Disco Ticket

My child/ren __________________________________ ____________________________________________ Year/s _______________________________________ Senior Disco: 6.00pm – 7.30pm (Yr 3 to Yr 6) School Undercover area ($7.00 for each child - this includes disco entry and 1 sausage sizzle). Additional sausage sizzles $4 each: ______required Name and mobile number of adult dropping child off: ____________________________________________ Name and mobile number of adult picking child up: ____________________________________________ Payment of $7.00 each child + additional sausage sizzle money enclosed. TOTAL: $ _______________ Parent/Carer signature: _________________________ Parent help: I will be able to stay and help on the night either in canteen or with supervision: YES/NO HELPERS NAME:______________________________ HELPERS Phone #:____________________________