Issue No. 8 Date: 26th June 2015

South Bunbury Primary School and Education Support Centre

NEWSLETTER

INTERSCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY

On Wednesday 24/6/15 our Interschool Cross Country team competed at Adam Road Primary School. The students who attended had excellent behaviour and put a fantastic effort into their races. Our School is in the Jarrah Division and at the time of publication we don’t have the overall results, however we will publish them on the web when we do have them. I thought our students’ commitment to try their very best was at the forefront of their endeavours. Thank you to Mrs Hutton for doing an awesome job helping out our squad train in readiness for the

big day. See Mrs Hutton’s wrap up overleaf.

YEAR 6/7 CAMP

I had the privilege of attending our year 6 camp last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in Perth at the Pt. Walter Camp School. I was very impressed with the manner in which our students conduct themselves and participate, especially the very inclusive way they work with their peers from the ESC. I congratulate the teachers who give up their family-time to attend, so that our kids can have the great experiences that they have – Ms Goodman, Mr Allen, Mr Greaves, Mrs Stokes and the staff from the ESC deserve thanks for their efforts for the time spent organizing buses, food, places to visit and activities. When I see students accepting the challenges and thriving on the responsibilities given I am continually reassured that the future is in capable hands. STUDENTS’ REPORTS Student reports will be available for parents to pick up from their child’s teacher from Tuesday 30th June, in the last week this term. Any report not picked up by a parent/carer will be sent home with the respective student on Friday, 3rd July, the last day of term 2. Our school, like all schools around Australia, has begun reporting on the achievement of students measured against the Australian Curriculum. Over the next few years all learning

areas will have reporting standards like History and Science to complement our work in the areas of English and Maths. Our teachers have begun to use student work samples from the Australian Curriculum to determine your child’s achievement. This is done to help form a consistent measure of achievement for all students, right across Australia. TERM 3 START

Both students and staff begin school for term 3 on Monday 20th July. Most terms begin with a School Development Day ( SDD ) for staff, where students do not attend. However, due to the school electing to move their term 3 SDD to term 1 to better access Professional Learning for staff, all students will now be

due to start lessons on that Monday with staff.

If your child is 4 or 5 years old by 30 June 2016, starting Year 7 or changing schools, you need to apply to enrol them in a public school for 2016. All children from Pre-primary to Year 12 are

guaranteed a place at their local public school.

Do you have a child born between 1st July 2011 and 30th June

2012? Children who’s birth date falls within these dates are

eligible to apply for a Kindergarten position for 2016. Kindy

application forms are available from the school office and on the

school website.

To apply to enrol your child in our school for 2016 please visit t h e f r o n t o f f i c e o r g o t o o u r w e b s i t e www.southbunburyps.wa.edu.au and complete an application form by Friday 24 July 2015. Application for enrolment can be found under the downloads link. Please share this information with other families you know who may have children needing to enrol for school in 2016 and may not receive this newsletter. Enrolment info can be found on the following link to the Educa-tion Department website.http://det.wa.edu.au/schoolsandyou/detcms/navigation/your-childs-education/kindergarten/?

page=6#toc6

Aussie of the Month

Congratulations Abby Curti

From the Principal Mr Harvey

Faction Scoreboard—Gold faction has made the most points since the last Assembly. Congratulations Gold faction.

1234 ↑ by 191

1191 ↑by 256

1386 ↑ by 224

1600 ↑ by 190

2016 Enrolment

SOUTH BUNBURY

EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTRE

Dear Parents and community members,

Our School Council met this week. The main topic of conver-sation was looking toward the future and developing a campus plan. A working party has been formed to progress

this idea. Thankyou to all who attended the meeting.

On Tuesday a number of our parents got together at Milligan house for an informative catch up. It was very pleasing to see a good number of parents attend . Thankyou to Mrs Yardley for providing biscuits and thanks to our wonderful

teacher, Mrs Rynasewycz for organizing this event.

Today a list of your child’s details will come home from school. If there are any changes ie: phone numbers, change of address, emergency contact changes, medication chang-es, please return the forms with the correct details on them asap. Some students have not provided a copy of the birth certificate and immunisation details. This is an education dept

requirement.

Thank you to all of the parents who have paid their School

Voluntary Contributions.

If you have not paid contributions so far, we ask if you could

pay these before the end of Term 2.

School reports will be sent home with your child on Tuesday

and Wednesday of next week.

We welcome back to our school Cailey Northover, who has fitted back nicely into Room 3.

The Year 6’s had a wonderful time in Perth last week. Our students were great ambassadors for our school and are to be commended on their excellent conduct. Thankyou to Mrs Moore, Miss Gilbert and Mr Cullum and our primary school staff for making this camp such a memorable time for our

students.

Year 6 Camp

Mrs Janet Stokes

Principal

Important dates:

End of Term 2—Friday 3rd July

Start Term 3– Tuesday 21st July

School Council Meeting

Student Reports, Details & School

Fees

New student

Year 6 Camp 2015

Parent Afternoon Tea

STATEMENT OF ETHOS AND PUR-

POSE

To create a safe, supportive and

friendly school environment that ena-

bles our students to develop the

skills, attitudes and values they need

to become happy, healthy, independ-

ent members of society.

A big congratulations to the Interschool Cross Country Team who attended Adam Road PS on Wednesday 24th June. All students should be proud of their efforts leading up to and on the day of the race as well as their great sportsmanship. Kate from Year 4 finished 2nd overall and Hayden in Year 5 finished 8th. South Bunbury PS also had several students who finished in the top 20. There were approximately 100 runners in all of the year groups. A special mention also needs to go to Jordan who helped a team mate get through the race when he was having difficulty breathing. Both boys finished the race and

should be extremely proud of their courageous effort.

Thank you to the parents who helped with setting up and packing away as well as all the family and friends who were

there to support our wonderful students.

Our interschool Cross Country team

Thank you Mrs Hutton for preparing our students for this event.

Hi everyone! Time flies really quickly. It’s probably because I

have enjoyed my time here at SBPS. It’s nearly the end of the

term 2, and that means I am going to say goodbye to all of you.

Thank you so much for having me for the last two terms. It was

so exciting to be part of the Indonesian classes in this lovely

school. It’s so vibrant, engaging, and inspiring too! The kids

participated well in the classroom, it is beyond words when

every time I saw them out of the school, they call out my name,

greet me with Indonesian. The staff are incredibly amazing and

so welcoming that I always looking forward to go to the staff

room for morning tea and lunch. Last but not least, big thanks to

my partner in teaching, Ibu Michelle Zulsdorf. I learnt so much

from her about the classroom management, lesson planning,

and everything. I can’t believe that I am leaving this school

soon. However, I wish all the best for SBPS, and have a great

holiday. Sampai Jumpa!

P.S. Thank you to Zacky. It was a great honour to have you in

our school with our students really benefitting from your exper-

tise. Sampai Jumpa. Mr Harvey

Zacky dressed in Balinese Costume teaching the Indonesian

traditional dance for the kids.

Following the Fun Run on Friday 5th June the sponsor sheets and money raised has been collated and sent off by the P&C.

Prizes will be distributed when they arrive at school.

The class to raise the most amount was Room 7. The three highest fundraising students were Isabel from Room 1, Maya

Sutton from Room 15 and Adam Fontana Room 8.

Congratulations to all students and families for their wonderful

support for this event.

Sampai Jumpa Interschool Cross Country

Fun Run

Contact us: South Bunbury Primary School Prosser Street BUNBURY WA Telephone: 9721 3299 Fax: 9721 3445 PO Box 1101 Bunbury WA 6231 Principal: Ian Harvey Deputies: Rob Williams & Jane Leaman South Bunbury Education Support Centre Principal: Janet Stokes Deputy: Cathy Allen Paisley Street BUNBURY WA Telephone: 9721 4808 Fax: 9721 6808 South Bunbury Dental Clinic Telephone: 9721 1497 Yvonne Broome—Manageress Canteen: 0447 793 355

Our school is ‘Nut Aware’

We have students with an anaphylactic reaction to not just peanuts but all kinds of nuts. We ask that parents

do not send nut products in

children’s lunches.

Room 1, Year 4– Ms Kingdon/Ms Kavanagh Bodey and Kate

Room 2, Year 2 – Miss Brunton Jacob and Phoebe

Room 3, Years 3 & 4 – Mr Raven Kaleysha and Miles

Room 4, Year 3 – Ms McDonald Hamish and Montana

Room 5, Years 2 & 3 – Mrs Merritt Joshua and Justine

Room 6, Year 2 – Mrs Wilkosz Jai and Udari

Room 7, Year 1—Mrs Greaves Allijah, Zarah and Rye

Room 8, Year 1—Mrs Turner Corey and Olivia

Room 12, Year 2 – Ms Thomson Nate and Alivia

Room 15, Year 5 – Miss Webb Felicity and Mia

ESC Room 17— Brooke

ESC Room 11—Ms Pethick Darcy

ESC Room 3—Mrs Ainsworth Bella

Virtue of Friendliness

Meaning

Friendliness is being a friend. It is taking an interest in other people. It is going out of your way to make others feel welcome or to make a stranger feel at home. When you are friendly , you happily share your feelings. You

share the good times and the bad times together.

Friendliness is the best cure for loneliness

Signs Of Success

You are practicing friendliness when you

Like yourself and realize you have a lot to offer

Smile and greet someone you don't know

Get to know someone and let them get to know you

Show an interest in others

Show caring when a friend needs you

DATES TO REMEMBER

26th June Play Café 9am

3rd July last day term 2

20th July first day term 3

23rd July Play Café 9am

31st July Assembly Rm 5,

Yr 2/3.

14th Aug Assembly Rm 3 Yr

3/4

17/18th Aug School Photos

OSHClub News Before School / After School Care

Program Ph 0428 762 325

Our numbers are continuing to grow and we welcome any families looking for out of school care as an option, to visit or call our service & get information regarding how we operate, the booking website & procedure & an overview of the activities we offer. Just ask at the office if you cannot find us.....we are located in the Activities Room. We provide a child initiated, community based, recreational pro-gramme that caters for children from 4-12 years of age. OSH Club also offer Holiday Care programmes that are run from Cooinda and

Kingston Primary Schools.

Catholic Church of St Patrick Cathedral of Bunbury. ENROLMENT FORM FOR BAPTISMAL PREPARATION for children 6 years of age and older. The parish is arranging baptismal instructions for children who wish to be baptized that are 6 years of age and older. Parents will be required to participate with their child in these instructions. The next course starts 12th August 4-5pm. Enrolments must be in by 31st July. For enrolment forms contact the Parish Office 9721 2141 email: parishadmin1 @bunburycatholic.org.au or download the form: http://www.bunburyparish.org/

Room 1 Year 4 students following last week’s Assembly

Play Cafe

Play Café is back for 2015

The Play Café’s were set up to welcome you and your child to the school environment and to link you with other parents in the area. We look

forward to many years of enjoying each other’s company and to working in partnership together for your child’s education.

Where: Kindy Centre

When: Friday morning’s 1st May—26th June, Thursday morning’s 23rd July onwards

Time: 9am to 10.30am

What to bring: Water bottle and snack for your child, gold coin donation towards the cost of the session

and a cup of tea or coffee.

You will have the opportunity to chat with other parents and access staff to help any questions you may have about the school system. While

at Play Café you and your child will have the opportunity to play together, sing together, create together and play together.

N.B. Please be aware these sessions are for children as well as the parent/carer.

We look forward to welcoming all families who have children for Kindy in 2016 (DOB 1st July 2011—30th June 2012) or younger. Please

share this information with other families who may wish to join us.

FLEX YOUR MENTAL MUSCLES!

Bunbury Regional Chess Championships Bunbury Catholic College, Bunbury

Thursday, 6th August 2015

Register online:

https://au.tornelo.com/tournaments/bunbury--4

Tournament Details: - All Zone events run from 9:15am—2pm - All players play 7 games - There is no minimum or maximum

team size required - Chess Kids coaches on site to provide assistance - All equipment provided

Prizes: - Trophies, Medals and Certificates awarded on the day. No one walks away empty handed! - Division A winners in each zone qualify for State Finals - Events with more than 60 players may be split into A and B divisions; extra medals and certificates

are awarded to B-division winners!

Cost: - Entry fee $20 (inc. GST) per player

Venue: Bunbury Catholic Rodsted Street Date: Thursday, 6th August 2015 Divisions: Primary and open Secondary Check http://www.interschool.com.au/2015-timetable.html to find more zones. No geographical restrictions, you may participate in

any event. Choose from Primary (P-6), Middle-Years (grades 5-9) and Open Secondary divisions.

Regards, Tim Broome Events Manager Chess Kids