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  • 8/12/2019 NFPS Newsletter Issue 3, 6th March 2014

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    UPCOMING EVENTS

    Assembly Room 7Thursday 13th March

    IPS Survey Due Back

    Monday 17th March

    Half Day ClosureParent Interviews

    Wednesday 26th March

    Mosaic Workshop18th & 19th March

    Year 4/5 Tuck ShopThursday 27th March

    Swimming Carnival

    Wednesday 2nd April

    SundownerFriday 4th April

    From the Principal

    Application to Become an Independent Primary SchoolAs indicated to parents at the beginning of the week, North Fremantle Primary School is working towardsapplying to become an Independent Primary School (IPS). As part of the application process, extensivecommunity consultation is required. At the beginning of the week I sent home a letter outlining our positionand detailing relevant information regarding IPS and what this would mean for our school. Attached to thisletter was also a School Self Assessment Survey, assessing the level of our schools community

    engagement and a parent input questionnaire. These two documents will be integral elements of our appli-cation to become IPS. I trust that you will take the time to complete both the survey and questionnaire andreturn it to our school front office by Monday 17 March 2014 or earlier.

    A copy of the parent letter that was sent out at the beginning of the week and the parent input questionnaireis available on my Principals Blog >http://northfremantlepsprincipalsblog.wordpress.com/A copy of the School Self Assessment Survey is available from the school front office.

    Should you have any questions or wish to discuss this in person, please do not hesitate tocontact me on 9335 2743 or via email at [email protected].

    Half Day School Closure Reporting to ParentsAs part of our ongoing commitment to communication of student progress and achievement to parents we

    will be conducting a half day closure on Wednesday 26th

    March beginning at 11.45am. Normal schooloperations will be in place until 11.45am. This closure will allow for parent-teacher interviews to occur.Parent interviews will begin at 12.15am and continue until 5.00pm. Each allocated interview time will be10/15 minutes in duration. Please note that there will not be a timeslot for every parent in a given classroomto meet with the classroom teacher.

    Newsletter Issue 6, 16 May 2013Newsletter Issue 18, 5th December 2013

    Our VisionOur VisionOur VisionOur Vision

    For all students at North Fremantle Primary School to experience learning that is purposeful, engaging and empowers themto become life long learners.

    Our MissionOur MissionOur MissionOur Mission

    Through partnerships with parents and the local community, we will provide an inclusive environment in which our studentscan develop the knowledge skills, understandings and confidence to reach their potential.

    Email the school administration: [email protected]

    Email Teachers direct: Room? [email protected] (Please insert which room # your child is in)

    The purpose of the meetings will be for teachers to provide parents with information on the progress and achievement of their child in rela-tion to a number of systemic, whole school and classroom level assessments.

    To arrange a time to meet with your childs classroom teacher please contact the Front Office on 9335 2743 and book an appropriate time.All attempts will be made in regards to scheduling of interview times to accommodate families with multiple children in different classrooms.Booking will begin to be taken from Monday 10th March.

    As there are only limited timeslots available on Wednesday 26thof March, should you not be able to make it on Wednesday or fail to secure

    a time, you will be able to arrange an alternative time to meet with teachers. It will be expected that parents speak to their childs classroomteacher to book a meeting time.

    As this is a Department of Education approved school closure it is expected that parents make arrangements for the care of their childrenfrom 11.45am. Gumblossom Before and After School Care are providing a special service for existing clients. You can book this service bycontacting Gumblossom on 9335 3001.

    We also ask that if your child will be picked up from class by an older sibling at 11.45am on Wednesday 26th of March that your childsclassroom teacher or the front office is notified of this well in advance.

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    Room 2 - Liz Smith

    The children are immersed in learning about their five senses in our topic All About Me which enables a hugerange of cross curricular learning. I would like to ask parents to please bring in photographs of themselves as chil-dren, the children in the class when they were younger and family group photographs. Please bring them in anamed zip-loc back and I will copy and return them to you. Yes, we still need boxes. A reminder that Library is on aWednesday and each and every day the children need to bring a hat (preferably a school one) and a water bottle.

    The children are immersed in learning about their five senses in our topic All About Mewhich enables a huge range of cross curricular learning.

    Room 1 - Roberta Slattery

    Room 3 - Bev Lane

    It seems from our week-end writing that everyone had a fun Labour Dayweek-end. Brody went to the zoo, Jack bought some new toys andwent to MacDonalds, Mei visited her family, Harry went to the beachand played video games, Charlie went to a party and swam in the pool,Liam and his dad went for a swim at the beach, Ben went a friendsholiday house, Benj went ton see his new house, Liv saw a bull sharkand some dolphins at the river, Marli went on a boat to Rottnest, Han-nah went ice-skating, Fin played Marble Run with a friend, Arlowatched Star Wars, Kian went to the movies and poor Christine wassick. Here is a picture of Montannas visit to the beach. It looks brightand colourful, doesnt it?

    The colours of the rainbow are shining on our Kindergarten class as they learn about colours and shapes in theworld all around them. They have set roads up with street signs, collaged a picture of themselves out of shapesand created rainbow necklaces.Last week as part of our theme All about me the children enjoyed using rice cakes and vegetables to make their

    faces in a technology and enterprise activity. Our new theme is My family so we are excited about getting to

    know even more about our friends at Kindergarten.

    Jonathon and Chelseaare using the soundshakers they made in ajoint Technology &Enterprise and Scienceactivity.

    Charlotte with a paintingof a tree that she canboth see and hear

    Mella is writing asentence about what

    she can hear.

    Practicing letterformation outside in

    the sunshine.

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    Rooms 5 - Brent Snook

    Room 4 -Rochelle Reeves & Belinda Baldey

    Room 7 - Chris John

    In the past few weeks in Room 7 we have been studying Ned Kelly and his outlaw gang in reading, specifically the

    causes and effects that lead up to his famous police shootout. We have been reading the book Black Snake byCarole Wilkinson in groups, which is based on Ned Kellys life.

    We have also been looking at averages in maths, and have determined that boys (on average) are stronger and havebetter reflexes, while the girls have much better flexibility.

    Room 7 will be hosting the next assembly and are performing an item, which will be on the 13 thof March.

    Sean Hardy-AtkinsMinister for Community Relations

    In room 5 over the past few weeks we have been learning aboutfamous Australian bushrangers, as well as reading the novel Thehunt for Ned Kelly. Everyone has created a timeline ofsignificant bushranger events dating back to the early 1800s, mostof which are still talked about in Australia.

    I would like to thank all students and parents for their excellenteffort in returning homework on time. It made for an effortlessrotation on Monday morning and will be beneficial for the studentsin familiarising the roster.

    A big congratulations to Perry, Chantelle and Pearson from room 5who have been placed in the North Fremantle Primary SchoolGold Book this week for some excellent individual work.

    Room 4 have been extra busy learning all about money in our classroom. We have been learning to addmoney together and give change. Students have been bringing in empty boxes etc of grocery items for ourclass shop that we are setting up and we have started a money reward system. We have been interviewingour parents and grandparents and finding out some interesting information on what it was like when they went

    to school. Keep an eye out for our presentations of this information.A big surprise is coming to Room 4 so keep an eye out for it when it arrives.

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    You may recall late last year we informed you about a Sister School initiative we set up with the Samaky Foundation.We are looking at continuing this partnership this year. As part of this initiative we are seeking parent donations of

    stationery that can be provided to children in Cambodia. Below is some information they have sent through. Thankyoufor your ongoing support.

    The Samaky Foundation has commenced 2014 with a flying start. Jessica and Brendon, the Foundations founders, arenow living in the Samaky community in Siem Reap, and working on expanding the school in a second building, as wellas improving the communitys sanitation facilities. Jessica and Brendon recently took the local Khmer staff to the oceanat Sihanoukville for a team building exercise, and to reward them for their hard work over the last 18 months. For most ofthe staff, it was the first time they had left the province, let alone seen the ocean. The Foundation has also appointed anextremely well qualified and experienced Khmer Director, Saren, to oversee the community school and manage theFoundations Cambodian affairs when Jessica and Brendon return to Perth in July.

    Some fantastic stationery was left in the donation drop box in Administration at the end of 2013. We are very grateful forthese donations, which will be brought back to Cambodia in April. Samaky Foundation is planning more fundraising

    activities for 2014, the first of which will be a quiz night towards the end of April. Keep looking in the newsletter for furtherdetails.

    From the Directors and Staff of Samaky Foundation, and the Samaky community, we wish you an extraordinary 2014,and we look forward to meeting you at our upcoming events!

    Art NewsMargie Campbell

    From the School Nurse

    Immunisation - information for parentsImmunisation programs in our community are designed to keep everyone well and safe, especially those people whoare most at risk, such as babies.

    Parents or legal guardians who do not immunise their child should note the following: In the case of a Measles or Pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak, Western Australian schools are required by theDepartment of Health, to exclude students who have not received the appropriate number of vaccinations.Please make sure your school-aged child is fully immunised and that you have provided a copy of the ACIRimmunisation record to the school.

    Did you know that as parents you can ring the National registry or go to the web site to check out your childsimmunisation status? All you need is your Medicare number. Phone 1800 653 809 or access the web site:www.humanservices.gov.au or email [email protected]

    Moving on from the Picasso Hearts wehave been colour mixing and focusing onthe colour and texture of paint as it isapplied. We have also been printing andour work will culminate in collaged flow-

    ers.

    Thank you to all the parents who havesent in paint shirts, we do need more.There is a timetable just inside the artroom door to put your name on thehelping roster. Please come along, weALWAYS need extra hands!

    A permission note came home this weekfor all students to attend a mosaicincursion on March 18thand 19th. Pleasereturn this note with the payment as soonas possible.