Term 1 Week 6 Wednesday 07 March 2018

Together We Grow

GROWTH, RESPECT, OPPORTUNITY, WORTH

Welcome to All

Dear Parents/Guardians WELCOME BACK FAMILY PICNIC Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the family picnic recently. It was great to see the students sharing lunch with their family members.

EASTER HAT PARADE Our Annual Easter Hat Parade will be held at 9am in the covered assembly area on March 20

th. Students from all

classes are invited to attend and of course are welcome to bring along their Easter hat / bonnet. Each class will have the opportunity to parade around the covered assembly area to some background music wearing their hats / bonnets. Parents and carers are welcome to attend. NB: this parade will be separate to the Room 8 assembly which will occur at 2pm on this day.

NEW OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL IN 2019 I recently attended the Independent Public Schools Briefing Day on February 28

th along with Mrs Sue Claude

(School Council Member) and Mrs Anderson (Deputy Principal). This day provided an outline of the development program and selection process which will run in Terms 2 and 3. Selected schools will then participate in a transition program in Term 4 in readiness to start the 2019 school year as Independent Public Schools. The development and selection process will be as rigorous as in previous years to ensure that selected schools are well placed to maximise the benefits of greater autonomy. The 2018 development program will focus on connections between autonomy, innovation and student success.

NEW EARLY YEARS PLAYGROUND The garrison fencing for the Kindy / Pre- Primary playground is almost complete and work will commence shortly on the new playground upgrade for this area. I will keep you posted as the scope of works and timeframe become available from the contractor. NB: The planned main school courtyard upgrade will then be given further

consideration after the completion of the early years playground. FOOD ALLERGIES A number of our students have allergies to foods such as peanuts and tree nuts. We would respectively ask that parents and carers for this reason DO NOT send nuts or nut products to school in lunch boxes. For this reason we also ask that food is NOT shared amongst other students. Please reinforce this message at home. Thank you. AFTER SCHOOL SUPERVISION A reminder to parents and carers that at the end of the school day we require all students to make their way home in a timely manner and ask that students do not stay to play on school grounds or equipment. School staff have meetings and commitments after hours and supervision of students in the playground in not provided. All students need to be collected by a responsible adult or make their way home straight after the siren has sounded. Your assistance in regard to this matter is very much appreciated. A reminder that Camp Australia offer after school care on site every day. Booking details are available online at: https://www.campaustralia.com.au/ BREAKFAST CLUB Breakfast club is available every Monday & Thursday in our covered assembly area. Volunteers are most welcome. EARLY CLOSE MONDAY’S A reminder that our school closes at 2.30pm every Monday and at 3pm on all other school days. NEXT SCHOOL ASSEMBLY School assemblies will be on Tuesday’s again this year. Our next whole school assembly will be held on Tuesday 20

th March in the new covered assembly area and

hosted by Room 8. Parents and Carers are most welcome to attend. OUTSTANDING NAPLAN DATA / STUDENT PROGRESS 2017 This week I received the following email from the CEO of ACARA – Robert Randall Dear Principal, I am pleased to advise that ACARA has identified your school as having demonstrated substantially above average gain in reading and/or numeracy achievement, as measured by NAPLAN.

Parents/Caregivers Please remember when taking photographs and videos of school assemblies and events that they are for your personal use only and CANNOT be uploaded to social media sites such as Facebook or websites such as YouTube. Thank you.

THORNLIE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Thornlie Avenue, Thornlie WA 6108

TELEPHONE: (08) 9459 4333

FAX: (08) 9459 0702

e-mail address thornlie.ps@education.wa.edu.au

Website: http://thornlieps.wa.edu.au/

07 Mar P&C AGM 3.15pm 20 Mar Easter Hat Parade 9.00pm Assembly: Room 8 2.00pm 30 Mar Good Friday Public Holiday 02 Apr Easter Monday Public Holiday 03 Apr Easter Tuesday Public Holiday 04 Apr Scitech Incursion 10 Apr Assembly: Room 5 12 Apr End of Term Reward Day 13 Apr ANZAC Service 10.00-10.40am P&C Sausage Sizzle Last day of Term 1

Term 2

30 Apr School Development Day Students do not Attend 01 May Students Commence Term 2

On behalf of ACARA, I would like to extend my congratulations to you and your school community on this achievement. Improvement in student literacy and/or numeracy of this magnitude, as measured by NAPLAN, is significant and worthy of highlighting and acknowledging.

Best wishes Robert Randall Chief Executive Officer Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority Level 13 | Tower B | Centennial Plaza | 280 Elizabeth Street | Sydney

| NSW 2000

Lee Woodcock,

Principal

The Department of Education does not support students going on vacation during the school term. In line with Department of Education guidelines parents are required to seek Principal authorisation at least two weeks prior to holiday departure. Please visit the office and complete a “Extended Absence from School’ form if you intend to take your child out of school for this reason.

IN-TERM VACATION ABSENCES

Congratulations to the following students who received Awards at our last Assembly . Rm 2 Brodie L, Cheliese R Rm 3 Xzavier N, Rose K Rm 6 Cordell H, Suan H Rm 7 Eivanne B Rm 8 Aejitesh S Rm 10 Reza H, Yee Li Na Oo Rm 18 Tha Mee La, Hasan A

Congratulations to Kler Nay

Room 6

Kler Nay is an exemplary student who strives to do his absolute best each and every day. He listens attentively, communicates with confidence and is always respectful to his peers and teachers. Kler Nay’s school work is neat and presented thoughtfully. He volunteers answers and contributes regularly to class discussions. He will peer tutor any of his classmates who need help without hesitation It has been a pleasure being Kler Nay’s teacher so far and I cannot wait to see how he will progress throughout the year!

School Watch encourages the school community to report any suspicious activity in an around school grounds, after hours and on weekends, as well as during school holidays. Telephone 1800 177 777 (freecall) or 13 14 44 (WA Police)

FROM THE COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

SMS TO OUR ABSENTEE SERVICE

0437 881 842 Please assist us by sending an SMS to the number

above if your child is absent from school for any

reason.

BUZ (Build Up Zone)

Is Your child A Healthy Weight? Did you know that more than a quarter of Western Australian school children are overweight? Many children at risk of being overweight do not look obviously large. As children move through puberty and into adulthood, being overweight often becomes more obvious and more difficult to manage. It is easier for children to move towards a healthy weight before puberty and adulthood. Help your child to introduce small, achievable, healthy habits every day. For some ideas, go to Raising Children website (http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/childhood_obesity.html). For fun ideas on how to support children and families to be more active outdoors go to Nature Play WA. It is important to avoid discussing weight with children. Weight loss and dieting is not recommended for children, unless under medical supervision. Healthy habits help children to ‘grow into their weight’.

As part of our Easter Celebration , we will be having an Easter Bonnet parade on Tuesday 20 March. The students will wear their bonnets for our special parade. Please ask your child or check with your class teacher if they are making a bonnet in the classroom or at home. Students are asked to bring the bonnets in on the morning of the parade. Parents and Carers are welcome to watch the grand parade from 9.00am in the new Undercover area. We very much look forward to seeing all the Easter Bonnet creations. Please be aware Room 8 will host the Assembly at 2pm on this day.

Last week we learnt:

*No feeling is permanent. *Other people don’t MAKE you angry – you get angry. You are responsible for your own feelings. *Don’t let your anger control you. *Don’t go to bed angry. *Buried or hidden feelings can fester and brew, giving them bad power: they expand – then they explode, fizz or ooze.

The Thornlie Primary School Chaplain is available for a confidential ‘chat’ with students, families and staff from the school community on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Appointments can be made through the school office on 9459 4333, or just drop in to Room 16.

Christine Thomas School Chaplain This project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Education,

Employment and Workplace Relations under the National School Chaplaincy and Student Welfare Program.

CHAPLAINCY

EASTER BONNET PARADE

www.buildupzone.com

Thornlie Primary School is now a BUZ school! BUZ Life Skills is a proactive, wholesome approach that enables children to develop emotional and social well being.

Students in Rooms 7 and 8 will be participating in BUZ Power this term, focussing on the tools and skills for personal and group power—especially enabling students to believe in themselves, believe that they have something to contribute and believe that others have something to contribute and respect others.

COMMUNITY NEWS COMMUNITY NEWS

Perth Goju Karate teaches karate classes in your local area. A special offer for the school’s students - 4 WEEKS FREE beginners karate lessons! Classes are held after school and are a great way for children of all ages to learn self-defense in a fun and safe environment. We also teach classes for teens and adults in the local area at night and they are fantastic for fitness, wellbeing and of course, self-defense. Classes continue over the school holidays (with a short break over the Christmas period) which makes it perfect for the kids who are looking to try something on the holidays. Karate has many benefits which include confidence, respect, discipline and fitness. Call now to take advantage of this 4 week trial.

Sensei Johnny Moran - 0402 830 402

Rock & Water

Are you the parent or caregiver of a child aged 8 to 14 years? Do you want to enhance your child’s self-confidence, and self-awareness and self-regulation abilities? Where: Relationships Australia—22 Southport Street West Leederville When: Saturday 24 March 2018 Times: 8.30am-12.30pm Fee: $70.00 per pair

Mums Raising Boys As the primary female role model in a boy’ life, mothers play an important role in the development of their son’s identity including their ability to be nurturing. This course focuses on the importance of the mother-son relationship, what boys need from their mums, practical ways to improve and maintain a positive and rewarding relationship. When: Thursday 8 March 2018 Times: 6.30pm-9.00pm For more detail visit www.relationshipswa.org.au

EC3 Pre-Primary Students

EC3 Blue Group Kindy Students

EC3 have been learning about ourselves and how we are all unique and a special part of

our Thornlie Primary School Community. We have been working hard on building a sense

of belonging and celebrating our own efforts and achievements of others. Keep working

hard EC3!

Monika Thomas Deputy Principal