Roebuck Primary School

NEWSLETTER NO. 20

13 December 2017

School Vision: Working together with high expectations; through quality teaching and leadership, Roebuck Primary School students will be positive, resilient, inclusive and successful citizens.

An Independent Public School - Broome Cluster

PMB 4000, BROOME WA 6725 Tel:(08)9192 3377 Fax:(08)9192 3388 Email: roebuck.ps@education.wa.edu.au Website www.roebuckps.education.wa.edu.au

Broome Cluster of Independent Schools

Ngaji Gurrjin - Welcome

GRADUATION

Congratulations to our Roebuck Primary School graduating students who have finished the year showing us what a fantastic bunch of students they have become.

These students have been impressive role models for their peers; exceptional students for our teaching and support staff; and I am sure, children who have made their parents and family members, proud.

Wishing you all the very best for the adventures that lay ahead. Remember, try different things; believe in yourself; and, above all else, friends and family are important.

GOODBYES

It is with best wishes that we farewell the following staff: Mrs O’Neill as she starts her maternity leave. Ms Fall, Ms Dorozenko and Ms Ritter as they embark on some well-earned leave. Ms Griggs, who with her partner, are heading back to Tasmania. On behalf of the staff and school community, we wish all a safe and enjoyable time and travels.

IT’S A WRAP

This year has been a tremendous year with so many achievements for our school, staff and students. We have such a dynamic and exciting school, offering all students wide and varied learning experiences in a safe and welcoming environment. It’s not until families leave Roebuck Primary School that they realise how much is offered here every single day.

To staff who make this happen; my sincere appreciation for your professional commitment and caring manner. I have never worked in a school where staff continue to give above and beyond across so many fields of endeavour. To the School Board whose strength of governance and support offered; it is greatly appreciated. To the energetic and tremendous P&C who provide so much throughout the year - thank you. To all families, your support of the school, staff and all we do, is acknowledged as one of the elements that makes Roebuck Primary School the best place in Broome for your children.

To all the students whose energy, personalities, characters, behaviours, smiles, laughter and individual qualities make each and every day that much richer; enjoy the Christmas holidays and play hard, be safe and we will see you in 2018.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Thursday 14 Dec Students Last Day

Wednesday 31 Jan Students First Day

2018

Wednesday 14 Feb P&C Annual

General Meeting All Welcome

Kelvin Shem, Principal

Thank you for your

2017 Voluntary Contributions!

I AM THE

COMMUNITY KIND

Galiya - Goodbye

ROEBUCK PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS

2018

CHARGES AND VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS K-6

Curriculum Area COST

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

The Arts $10.00

English $10.00

Mathematics $10.00

Science $10.00

Physical & Health Education $10.00

Library $10.00

TOTAL $60.00

CHARGES

Extra Cost Options Estimated Maximum Cost

*$650 is the expected total cost inclusive of all activities, accommodation, transport and food for a five 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 28 August 2017.

Excursions/Visiting Artists K-6 $120.00

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

PEAC 5-6 $200.00

COMMUNITY KIND

Thank you for contributing food and household items for Christmas hampers.

We have donated the hampers to Marnja Jarndu Women’s Refuge

Marnja Jarndu Women’s Refuge provides crisis accommodation for women,

with or without children, who are escaping family or domestic violence.

ROEBUCK PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS

Christmas letters to members of the Australian Defence Force from Whimbrel 5

Charli V

Brianna J

Austin M

Tilda F

Matilda S

Mollie M

Alexis M

Sydney L

Georgia G

Josh B

Lily D

Nathan B

Lucas V

Zeb M

Riley C

Bruce W

Amber H

Rowen C- Silver

Georgia G - Silver

Ayla M - Silver

Shelby V - Silver

Finnegan S - Bronze

Nate T - Bronze

Jett S - Bronze

Oliver L - Bronze

BADGE AWARDS

ROEBUCK RIPPLE RECOGNITION AWARDS

ASSEMBLY 1 DECEMBER 2017 HOSTED BY THE STUDENT COUNCIL

SPECIALIST AWARDS

Science - Greenshank 2

GREENSHANK

Captain

Luke P

Vice Captain

Riley O

IBIS

Captain

Max P

Vice Captain

Leo D

WHIMBREL

Captain

James H

Vice Captain

Tayla V

SPOONBILL

Captain

Spencer H

Vice Captain

Finnlay N

SPORTS LEADERS 2018

YEAR 5

Jed E

Phoebe H

Carlo M

Taya S

Maddison S

Joshua T

YEAR 6

Chloe A

Lily D

Tom H

Bonnie H

Jake M

Ash S

Madison S

Artie W

STUDENT COUNCILLORS 2018

CLASS AWARD STUDENT NAME CLASS AWARD STUDENT NAME

Whimbrel 2 Academic Achievement Josh B Ibis 5 Academic Achievement Poppy S

Working Together Johanna R Working Together Milla J

Whimbrel 3 Academic Achievement Clayton M Ibis 6 Academic Achievement Cooper T

Working Together Charlotte R Working Together Ella B

Whimbrel 4 Academic Achievement Milla M Greenshank 2 Academic Achievement Lochlan P

Working Together Adelaide dB Working Together Clara P

Whimbrel 5 Academic Achievement Nate T Greenshank 3 Academic Achievement Riley C

Working Together Tilly C Working Together Ruby F

Whimbrel 6 Academic Achievement Hollie J Greenshank 4 Academic Achievement Angus M

Working Together Tallula VDM Working Together Rhiana D

Ibis 1 Academic Achievement Clancy P Spoonbill 1 Academic Achievement Max M

Working Together Jack B Working Together Nova M

Ibis 2 Academic Achievement Khairan O Spoonbill 2 Academic Achievement Jackson T

Working Together Jaydah F Working Together Amy W

Ibis 3 Academic Achievement Emmerson M Spoonbill 3 Academic Achievement Torah P

Working Together Kobe B Working Together Keira W

Ibis 4 Academic Achievement Tobias B Spoonbill 4 Academic Achievement Oliver M

Working Together Samuel F Working Together Tilda F

STUDENT BOOK AWARDS

PRESENTATION ASSEMBLY 8 DECEMBER 2017

PRESENTATION ASSEMBLY 8 DECEMBER 2017

CLASS AWARD STUDENT NAME CLASS AWARD STUDENT NAME

Digital Technology Junior Beau C Music Junior Abbie B

Digital Technology Middle Bonnie H Music Middle Nathan B

Digital Technology Upper Luke P Music Upper Alice H

Science Pre-Primary Oscar M Physical Education Junior Kayla S

Science Junior Sophie N Physical Education Middle Manaki C

Science Middle Tristan L Physical Education Upper Jett S

Science Upper Max M

SPECIALIST BOOK AWARDS

YEAR SIX GRADUATION 2017

AWARDS

Yr 6 Dux Layla A

Yr 6 Citizenship Award Tayla T

Yr 6 Maths Award Damon V

Leadership Award Campbell K

Layla A

Mitchell A

Ethan B

Katelyn B

Charlie B

Harri F

Jonah G

Cooper G

Layla H

Marni H

Benjamin H

Jemma I

Brianna J

Sebastian K

Jarrod L-W

Shanelle L

Caelum L-C

Oliver L

Ayla M

Nuala M

Torah P

Kyle R

Jaelan S

Jett S

Leah S

Mitchell S

Lewis V

Charli V

Keira W

Jannah W

ROEBUCK PRIMARY SCHOOL - GRADUATING CLASS OF 2017

P&C NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS

FIVE MINUTES WITH MISS BREALEY...

This week I caught up with Miss Brealey in the Greenshank Computer Lab.

Miss Brealey has been working at Roebuck Primary School since 2006 and in

that time has been the Phys Ed specialist, classroom teacher and now runs

all things computer and technology, teaching Digital Technology.

Miss Brealey grew up in Scarborough/Doubleview but spent a lot of time on

weekends and holidays in Mandurah: surfing, crabbing, fishing, prawning.

In her spare time, Miss Brealey enjoys swimming, 4wd driving, camping,

fishing, crabbing, dancing, laughing and taking long walks along the beach.

Miss Brealey was inspired to become a teacher because of her love of

learning, her curiosity of knowledge and she has a deep passion for reading

and writing.

One thing that you probably don’t know about Miss Brealey is that she was invited to represent Australia in the

Olympic Games in Rhythmic Gymnastics! Even to this day Miss Brealey can still do the SPLITS!!! She is very

impressive!

Miss Brealey enjoys working at Roebuck Primary School because she finds the students to be so bright and

motivated and the staff are so dedicated - not to mention it’s located in the most amazing town in Australia.

Miss Brealey LOVES living in Broome!!!

Miss Brealey's greatest accomplishments are her son Kim and her daughter Jayde who are both all grown up now

and chasing their dreams!

In the future Miss Brealey would like to

Travel to more of Europe (Morocco, Majorca, British Isles)

Travel to America (especially Nashville, New Orleans, Hawaii)

Write a novel - a best seller of course!

Buy and live in her dream house

Paint with oils

Thanks so much for giving us five minutes of your time Miss Brealey! Bindi Forde

A reminder that, for duty of care reasons, the Department of Education requires us to

differentiate between school organised, P&C organised and business/community activities.

Thank you to the following businesses/families who made a donation for the Book Awards:

Broome Builders

Tarangau Caravan Park

LHM Fabrication and Fencing

Kimberley Refrigeration

ACOR Consultants

Garv's Auto Electrics and Air conditioning

Broome Bolt Supplies

Moschion Family

Cook/Fitzmaurice Family

Have a happy and safe

holiday and we look forward

to seeing you all in 2018!

Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 14 February 2018