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FromthePrincipal:

The work our students have completed over the past few weeks is

phenomenal. It’s been fantas�c watching them engage in their

learning to produce excellent work.

Welcome!

Welcome to the Finn and Lara Donnelly who join our school for a few

weeks while their parents are working in the area!

NAPLAN

I am always impressed by the effort our students put into everything

they do. Well done to our Year 3 and 5 students who tried their best

during NAPLAN last week. Results for these tests will be available

towards the end of term 3. Next year we will be trialling NAPLAN

Online before its official roll out in 2019. I will keep you updated on

how this progresses.

Cardboard Arcade

Our Senior Room showcased their cardboard arcade crea�ons to the

juniors and parents last week. The crea�vity and individuality shown

by the students was incredible. They all put in a tremendous amount

of effort using the Engineering Process to create their final product.

Check out their work further on in the newsle6er.

Regional Execu�ve Director Visit

Milton Butcher, our Regional Execu�ve Director, visited last week to

meet with me and discuss the progress of our school. He did a tour of

the school and commented on the amount of space and resources

we have for our students to u�lise. I then had the opportunity to

discuss in detail the work the school is undertaking in ICT, wri�ng and

data collec�on and analysis. Mr Butcher will visit again later in the

year.

ImportantDates

THURSDAY 18 MAY

School Council Mee�ng

@ 7:30am

THURSDAY 18 MAY

Assembly @9am

All welcome to a6end

THURSDAY 18 MAY

P&C Mee�ng at 11am in

staffroom

MONDAY 22 MAY

ESHS visit—Year 6

students

THURSDAY 8 JUNE

Assembly @9am

Book Fair

All welcome to a6end

WEEK 8

MONDAY 12 JUNE—

SATURDAY 17 JUNE

Year 4-6 Senior Camp

FRIDAY 30 JUNE

Last day Term 2

MONDAY 17 JULY

Staff Development

Day—NO STUDENTS

TUESDAY 18 JULY

First Day Students

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Thursday May 18 - School Council, Assembly & P&C

On Thursday May 18, our School Council Mee�ng for this term will be held in the staff room

at 7:30am. If you are s�ll considering joining our council, please feel free to a6end the

mee�ng!

At 9:00am, our first assembly for the term will be hosted the Senior Room which will be

followed by our usual Tray Peek and morning tea. Please ensure that all ingredients of your

plate are listed.

To capitalise on having everyone already at the school, we will have P&C Mee�ng at 11am.

Mrs Norwood will send out an email invite as well.

Police Visit

Last Thursday, we were lucky enough to have Officer Jonathan and Officer Sarah from the

Esperance Police visit our school. They answered all ques�ons the students could think of

about what it’s like to be in the Police Force as well as talked the students through the

equipment on their police belts and showed them their car. Some were even lucky enough

to set off the siren!

Out of the Office

There are many fantas�c professional learning opportuni�es in our region this term. On

Monday 29 May, I will a6end Brightpath Assessments with other Principal and Depu�es

across our network. This tool will help us monitor student performance and set targeted,

individual goals in wri�ng for each student. On Tuesday 30 May, I will be in Kalgoorlie to

a6end Selec�on and Recruitment Training.

Kind regards,

Reece Smith l Principal

16 May 2017

Voluntary Contribu�ons and Charges

We are now collec�ng Voluntary Contribu�ons and Charges. Endorsed by the School Council and

provided to all parents at the end of last year, these payments greatly assist in the provision and

planning of a range of ac�vi�es for your children. Please make cheques payable to Scaddan Primary

School or directly deposit into the school account (details provided on the 2017 Voluntary

Contribu�ons and Charges sheet). If you need any more informa�on do not hesitate to contact Mrs

Berry or Mrs Ie6o in the office.

VALUESSTAR

Dus�n

“For always assis�ng others and being

nurturing towards the younger students.

WHOHASRECEIVEDAVALUESTOKENTHISFORTNIGHT?

BIRTHDAYWISHES

Kiana Kiana Kiana Kiana ———— 20 May20 May20 May20 May

Luca Luca Luca Luca ———— 22 May22 May22 May22 May

Aidan Aidan Aidan Aidan ———— 23 May23 May23 May23 May

Junior Room students have

been learning about the author,

Eric Carle. We have read ‘The

Tiny Seed’, ‘The Mixed Up

Chameleon’, ’Draw Me a Star’,

and ’A Home for Hermit Crab’.

During Art lessons with the

Seniors, we have been creating

spectacular artworks based on

these stories. Students have

been learning about different

mediums, lines, texture, using

mixed media, collage and

shapes.

During Maths, students have been

learning about measurement. During

week 1, they planted Giant Tee-pee

Beans. As they grow, students are

making observations about their

plant. They will be measuring its

height, the number of plants and the

number of leaves they have.

Students have also been learning

about the chance of an event

happening.

Creating spectacular boats and then moving

them by pushing and pulling them.

Last Friday the senior room hosted their own Arcade.

During Design and Technology in Term 1, students

planned and created their own arcade games inspired

by the Youtube video, Cain’s Arcade.

We loved sharing our games with our visitors and

reflec�ng on our crea�ons!!!

SplashOutCrochetWorkshopsAll are welcome to join the weekly crochet workshops!

• Wednesdays 10am to 2pm

• $15 per person

• Morning Tea provided

• Held at Splash Out, 69 Demspter Street.

May 2017 Highlights

May highlights in the Esperance Arts Calendar include.

• Super Troupers Seniors Theatre Group presents its 2017 production 'Magic Carpet Ride',

directed by Sally Ashbil - May 12th , 13th & 14th.

• Act-Belong-Commit Swing Dance Classes are starting on May 16th & May 18th at Esperance

Community Arts Space with professional instructor Jake Medley. Leading up to the Swing Dance Ball

on June 10th.

• Woodcut printmaking workshops with visiting artist Lizzy Robinson on 27th & 28th at Esperance

Community Arts Space as part of the 2017 Hard-Pressed project leading to a touring exhibition of

large community prints that will be shown at the Cannery Arts Centre in November. Jennell Reynolds

will lead design workshops in preparation on 25th & 26th May.

• Cannery Arts Centre - 5 week long Colour my Art classes, including Art Flow, Pottery, Printing,

Painting with Oils and Discovery Arts Kindy. All commencing at the beginning of May.

The Espernance Civic Centre is hosting Kasey Chambers and the Melbourne Int'l Comedy Festival.

Scroll to the end to find a list of regular group gatherings in Esperance - and please let us know if you

would like to add information about your group to our list.

If you would like to volunteer at Esperance Community Arts Space, please call in have a chat at 67

Dempster Street. We welcome you.

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