Nedlands Primary School Newsletter

"Experience the Opportunities"

Newsletter - June 22, 2011

35 Kingsway Nedlands WA 6009
ph: (08) 9386 2278 fax: (08) 9389 1922
web: http://www.nedlandsps.det.wa.edu.au
email: Nedlands.ps@det.wa.edu.au

Year 3 Room 7 Assembly

Year 3 Assembly Room 7

In This Issue

Multisport Court Renovations

Parent Satisfaction Survey

Semester 1 Reports

Quiz Night a Success

Year 5 - 7 Violin Recital

Space Expo Yr 4's Excursion

Interschool Sport

Children's Sing Festival

Dorothy's Dance

Immunisation

Hey Hey Assembly

2012 Enrolments

TOM Volunteers

From The Library

Dorothy Dance Pictures Yr 7's

Children Sing Festival Tickets

Mobile Muster

Advanced Notice of Festival

Parking

Chess Club

NPS P & C Committee

Important Dates

Community News

From The Principal's Desk

Dear Parents and Friends,

It is my pleasure to be able to inform the community that the renovation of the basketball/ netball court and the new cricket net have been completed. This has been a major P & C initiative and has been planned funded and completed over a three year period. Our major source of funding was courtesy of our very successful fete which raised the bulk of the funds in 2010.

Our school is extremely fortunate to be blessed with a dedicated and hard working P & C association who give generously for the benefit of our students. The P & C have funded: - the building of the Altius Centre (ie funded with the Australian Government), air conditioning of the classrooms, laptops and computers, school pool, maths equipment, reading resources, teacher aid time, extension programs, musical instruments, sound system and the heating/cooling of the Altius Centre.

The main source of funding for the P & C is the P & C voluntary contribution and pool levy. We receive in excess of 90% payment of these charges and we urge all families to make a contribution. To date we have received 84% payment of the P & C voluntary contribution which is ahead of our usual rate of payment in June of each year. Your contributions are vital for the finances of the P & C, please support them.

Garry Hewitt
PRINCIPAL

old courts

new courts

Basketball/Netball courts and Cricket net renovations completed.

Parent Satisfaction Survey

Thank you everyone for the excellent response in completing the survey which was emailed to you. The rate of return was in excess of 50% which is extremely high for surveys and National School Surveys have commented that this is the highest rate of return they have experienced in relation to the parent satisfaction survey.

The School Board will have access to some of this information (unfortunately, not all) for the public meeting scheduled for Wednesday 29^th June (6.30 - 7.30pm) to be held in the library prior to the next P & C meeting.

The remaining information (mainly the qualitative responses) will be released by the School Board at a later date.

Once again thank you for taking the time to respond to this survey courtesy of our School Board.

Semester 1 Reports

Semester 1 reports will go home with all Year 1 - 7 students on Thursday July 7, 2011 as per previous years. The grades assigned i.e. A,B,C,D or E are allocated as expected by the respective achievement in that year eg. If an 'A' is allocated to a child in June then this is extremely high achievement given that the child still has six months of education to be completed in this year. Therefore some children may have received an A in a particular subject area in their December report from the previous year but drop back to a B in their new group for Semester 1 (June).

The teacher's at Nedlands Primary School moderate their judgements as compared to the NAPLAN results from a 'Like Schools' comparison and our process of moderation is very consistent.

Quiz Night a Success

The Quiz Night was a really fun night of challenges, games and surprises and we congratulate the clever winners. Thanks to the generosity of participants and donors the school raised $15 000 on the night. We sincerely thank the following businesses for their support:

2 Fat Indians

Adam Myott (GM The Hyatt)

Boost Juice Claremont

David Utting Communications

Ella Bache - Capt Stirling

Essence Fitness, Claremont

S Laurance - Allure Home Styling

Sports Fever, Subiaco

Steves Hotel

Sunnydale Dairy

Tennis Only, Nedlands

Tint-a-Car

Trish Hepburn Skin Resus

Quiz Night

"SETTING UP THE QUIZ NIGHT, THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM!"

Year 5 - 7 Violin Recital

Thank you to Mrs Ramakrishnan and Mrs Conroy for volunteering their evening to run this important recital for those violin students learning through the School of Instrumental Music. We thoroughly enjoyed the students playing a very wide range of pieces. Well done.

Space Expo Year 4's Rooms 10 and 11

Space Expo

Space Expo 2

Interschool Sport

Well done to all those Year 5 - 7's who competed in last week's interschool fixtures. Once again it was another 'tough day at the office' as Nedlands 1 played North Cottesloe while Nedlands 2 played Dalkeith.

Nedlands 1 vs North Cottesloe won in netball B and drew in soccer while we were very competitive in football but were well beaten in hockey and netball A.

Nedlands 2 vs Dalkeith

We were victorious in football and drew hockey but were well beaten in netball and soccer.

Children's Sing Festival

A reminder that the Junior Choir performs at the Octagon theatre, UWA on Thursday 30 June commencing at 9.00am. Unfortunately this concert occurs at the same time as the final Year 3 dance sport session taking place in the Altius centre. We had a lot of difficulties fitting in the whole series of lessons due to the shortened term. This is the only time Dorothy from Dorothy's Dance was able to conduct this final session. This arrangement was further complicated by the Senior Choir performing on Wednesday 29 June followed by their winter lightning carnival taking place on Thursday June 30.

Dorothy's Dance

Parents of Year 4 - 7's please be advised that a DANCE EVENING will be held on Thursday 23^rd June in the Altius Centre. A note has gone home with each child last Friday 17^th June.

Years 4/5

5.45pm Year 4/5 drop-off

6.45pm Parents return for demo of dance

7.15pm Year 4/5 children leave with their parents

Year 6/7

7.30pm Year 6/7 drop-off

8.30pm Parents return for demo of dance

9.00pm Year 6/7 children leave with their parents

Year 3 Parents please be advised that a DANCE MORNING will be held on Thursday 30^th June in the Altius Centre between 9 - 10.30am in the Altius Centre. Parents of Year 3 classes are welcome to come along and watch with a chance to join in.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Dorothy Gaunt for all her hard work in teaching our children.They learn such a wide range of dances every Thursday this term and thank you Dorothy for the culmination of our Social Dance program and our annual Dance Evening.

Immunisation of MMR 1 and MMR 2

To enable our records to be kept up to date, please advise the office with documentation when your child has been immunised with MMR1 (12 months of age) or MMR2 (4 years of age).

This is very important because if we have a measles outbreak at our school and your child is not fully immunised then they will not be allowed to attend school during this outbreak.

Hey Hey Assembly 13th June

Judges at Hey Hey

hey hey Hey Hey

2012 Enrolments: Kindergarten, Pre-Primary & Year 1

Enrolment for 2012 closes on Friday 29th July 2011. Forms are available from the office or our website. Thank you to those who have already enrolled.

Calling for TOM's Volunteers

Nedlands Primary School has been involved in Tournament of Minds (TOMS) for several years with successful teams participating in State Finals and also the Australian Pacific Finals.

The tournament experience gives students an opportunity to work creatively to solve challenging problems in collaboration with team mates. The team skills required are creativity, lateral thinking, initiative, time management and problem solving.

Each year the number of teams we enter varies depending on the number of parents who are prepared to look after a team. At the moment we are forming teams from years 5, 6 and 7. Each team consists of seven students from more than one year level. Each of these teams needs a facilitator. The role may be shared and over the past few years parents have commented that sharing the role is an excellent way to facilitate a team.

All Nedlands Primary teams meet on a Sunday (usually in the afternoon).
The facilitator provides a venue for the 7 team members to come together for two hours each weekend to come up with the solution to their selected problem.
This means that you will have 7 children in your home for two hours each weekend for 5 weeks.
All TOMS students must be available every Sunday for 5 weeks
We will help you to understand the role of facilitator by meeting with you to discuss how to carry out the role and showing you a DVD.

The number of teams that we enter is directly related to the number of facilitators that we have ......so we are calling for volunteers!

TOM's starts the first week of term 3 and culminates in the Tournament Day on Saturday 27^th August.

If you are interested please see Bev Nicholls Room 14.

FROM THE LIBRARY

Now we have the library up and running we need everyone to search book shelves, under beds in cupboards for any library books. There are a lot of missing books which must have found a cosy place to hide.

I would like to thank those parents who helped get the library up and running in a very short space of time. I know the children have appreciated it very much.

Judith Crane

Library Officer

Dorothy dance

Dorothy's Dance Year 7's having a lesson

Dorothy Dance

Children Sing Festival Tickets

One of the highlights of the year for both our choirs is the Children Sing Festival. Once again, this annual festival will be held in the Octagon in the second last week of this term. Tickets for this event are now on sale through the office and are $5 each. We need the support of as many parents and friends as possible so that our young singers have a large contingent of Neddies supporters in the audience.

Senior Choir Wed 29^th June at 1.00 - 2.15 pm
Junior Choir Thurs 30^th June at 9.30 - 10.45 am

Mobile Muster Schools Challenge

If you have any old mobile phones or parts please place them in the Mobile Phone Recycling box in the hall. All donations are greatly appreciated for recycling.

Advanced Notice of Festival

Nedlands Primary School is holding a festival on Tuesday 25^th October (Week 2 Term 4, 2011). There will be a multi-cultural theme. We would like to know if there are any interested students or parents who have connections with international food, music, instruments or dancing.

We envisage a concert to open the festival and food stalls to follow. We hope everyone will wear their national dress on the day.

If you are interested or have a contact please contact (Staff) Margaret Parker, Jenny Smith, Bev Nicholls or administration on 93862278 or email nedlands.ps@det.wa.edu.au

Parking

Please remember that the road verge along Viewway (between the crossover and the start of the picket fence) is a KISS/WAVE, Kiss and collect zone. Please do not leave your vehicle to collect children after school. Can you please remind grandparents and visitors not to leave their vehicles or park in this zone. Your assistance is most grateful and provides a safer transportation arrangement around our school. Please take extra care when waiting on Elizabeth Street.

Chess Club

Term 3 is the last term that I will be taking new members for 2011 as our Chess club championship is held in term 4. First preference will be given to existing members so if you wish your child to join the chess club, please put your form in early so I am able to gauge numbers.

Chess will recommence in term 3, on the first Monday back at school.

Currently the club operates out of room 16/17.

The club welcomes new members.

NAME ____________________ YR ___ SIGNED _________________________ Please put form and payment $70 ($50 each if more than 1 child, cheques made payable to Jack South) in envelope marked chess club with child's name. Payment to be made to the office please. Thankyou for your on going support.

Jack South, Chess For Life Ph 92711006.Email jacksouth@iinet.net.au

Contact your NPS P&C Committee

Sharmistha Bose President 9386 5684 sbose@iinet.net.au
Ian Crooke Vice President 0437 486 373 iancrooke@bigpond.com

Jean Wei Choo Treasurer 0421 465 623 c-j-w@rocketmail.com
Janet Jayasundera Secretary 0433 108 573 janetjayasundera@hotmail.com

Oliver Berry Building & Grounds 0400 747 197 ollyberry@westnet.com.au

Jacinta Dharmananda School Board Rep 0416 472 342 jacintamd@yahoo.com
Jenny Edis Social & Fundraising 0408 954 129 jen@edis.com
Anne Gribble Communications & Tech 0400 108 805 agribble@bigpond.net,au
Jane Leaversuch Centenary 0419 944 528 jane.leaversuch@bigpond.com

Meg Ostler Uniform 0414 664 747 megsmail@iprimus.com.au
Christina Pascall School Pool 0405 148 764 christinapascall@gmail.com

Jenny Harden-Jones General 0413 049 992 jennyhj@gmail.com
Trish Hepburn General 0422 503 410 trishhep@bigpond.net.au

Important Dates

Thurs 23 Jun Dance Years 4 - 7 and DANCE EVENING

Frid 24 Jun Uniform Shop open 2.45 - 3.15pm

Interschool Sport

Mon 27 Jun Year 4's Shenton College Visit

Wed 29 Jun Children's Sing Festival Snr Choir at 1pm (Octoagon Theatre)

P & C Meeting at 7.30pm (6.30pm - 7.30pm Information session)

Thurs 30 Jun Children's Sing Festival Jnr Choir at 9am (Octagon Theatre)

Dance Year 3 - Dance Morning 9 - 10.30am

Lightning Carnival Years 6 / 7's

Frid 1 Jul Assembly Year 1 Room 1

Mon 4 Jul Uniform Shop open 8.30 - 9.15am

Interschool Cross Country

Thurs 7 Jul Reports Go Home

Frid 8 Jul Last Day of Term 2 (Free Red Dress Day)

Term 3 Commences for students on Tuesday 26th July

Community News

MINDFULNESS CLASSES FOR CHILDREN

Jozay Longden (mother of Joe in year 6) and Fiona Gauntlett (mother of Seb in year 4) are offering a series of classes in Mindfulness for Children. These classes will be available to children who are currently in year 4 at Nedlands Primary School and will be free of charge. An Information Session will be held for interested parents on Monday 1^st August at 3.30pm in the library and staff members are also welcome to attend. Classes will be held in the library on Mondays from 3.30-4.30pm for six weeks on the following dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29, Sept 5, 19 (Note there is no class on Sept 12). Information about mindfulness for children can be found on our website www.mindfulnessnow.com.au. Please RSVP for the Parent Information Session to Fiona on 0412 020 687 or fiona@mindfulnessnow.com.au (Class numbers are limited).

"UNI SPORT FOR KIDS

Made any plans for the holidays yet? Come on down to Uni Sport For Kids, a multi-sport day camp run for 7-12 year olds at UWA Sports throughout the holidays. This winter we'll even have clinics from the West Coast Eagles, the Perth Wildcats and West Coast Fever! For more information, and to get involved, visit www.sport.uwa.edu.au/usfk or call 6488 2286 "

WELCOME THE WORLD TO YOUR HOME

Why not host an overseas exchange student with AFS Intercultural Programs? We have participants due to arrive in July 2011 and they require volunteer host families for their stay in Western Australia.

Participants come for 5 or 11 months and attend high school or volunteer in the community. They come from countries including Switzerland, France, Italy and Germany.

Make a friendship that can last a lifetime. For more information please call your local volunteer Joyce on 9534 5823 or visit www.afs.org.au

Challenge Stadium, Mt Claremont

School Holiday Adventure Fun Day! Activities which include Brain Teasing Games, Low Ropes Course, Cargo Net Climb, Flying Fox, and Leap of Faith offer a wide range of adrenalin rushes and confidence boosters. For further information please contact TDA on 9383 7645 or ops@teamworksdevelopment.com.au or visit www.teamworksdevelopment.com.au. Bookings are essential to avoid disappointment.

Where: Challenge Stadium, Mt Claremont
When: Thursday 21^st July, 2011

Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm
Ages: 9 - 14 yrs old
Cost: $50.00 per child

DAUGHTER'S AND THEIR DAD'S NIGHT

The Shenton College Eminent Speakers program presents Prof Bruce Robinson speaking on the subject of 'Daughter's and Their Dad's'.

Prof Bruce Robinson is the head of the Fathering Project and author of the books 'Fathering in the Fast Lane' and

'Daughters and their Dad's' ...(Raymond to insert snapshot)

DATE: 11^TH of August 2011

VENUE: Shenton College Arts Arena

227 Stubbs Tce

Shenton Park

TIME: 6.30pm for refreshments, guest speaker at 7.15pm (?)

RSVP: Louise Sheridan

Other information:

Mums are welcome to attend this event as well.

Places will be limited for this event so please RSVP early.

Books will be available for sale on the night. (cash only?)

Please bring $5 cash to purchase 'The Blue Book of Tips for Fathers' on arrival.

Michael Morgan BSc, Dip Ed., MBA

Principal

Email: mike.morgan@det.wa.edu.au

Ph: (08) 9488 2100

Fax: (08) 6380 2166

Mobile: 0418 945 742

SHENTON COLLEGE

227 Stubbs Terrace, Shenton Park WA 6008

Visit our school sites: A Centre of Excellence

http://www.shenton.wa.edu.au & http://www.shentonatp.org/

STS student exchange is a not-for-profit organisation, with over 50 years experience and a global network of 22 offices.

STS student exchange is looking for busy, friendly Aussie families willing to show European exchange students how we live life "Down Under".

Call us today and start your adventures! 1800 263 964 or email us at sts@people.net.au Website: www.sts-education.com.au

Behaviour Tonics are running thefollowing courses at their rooms in Wembley.

1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching Parent Course

Wed 22^nd & 29^th June & 6^th July, 7-9.30 (2 to 5 years)

Thur 23^rd & 30^th June & 7^th July, 7-9.30pm (2 to12 years)

Protective Behaviours, Tues 28^th June & 5^th July

Growing Your Kids Socially, Thurs 4^th & 11^th Aug

To enquire/register call 9382 1182 or go to www.behaviourtonics.com.au

Curtin Stadium offers a great School Holiday Program in its new sports and fitness centre. The School Holiday Program is not just about child care, our aim is for your children to get the most out of the experience including meeting new friends, learning new skills, playing sport and most of all having FUN. Places are limited so for more information please contact Lee at l.stringer@curtin.edu.au. or visit www.recreation.curtin.edu.au for testimonies and a registration pack.

Wembley Blue Light Disco - Friday 24th June

Junior Disco Kindy to Year 4

5.30pm to 6.30pm

Entry includes: MUSIC, GAMES, PRIZES AND MORE.

(Parents encouraged and welcome to stay)

Senior Disco Year 4 to Year 10

Live Band - 44^th Sunset

7.00pm - 9.00pm

MUSIC, BIG SCREEN, HUGE PRIZES AND MORE.

Sports Fever Subiaco (Cnr Rokeby Road & Barker, Subiaco) - are offering 20% off storewide (at our Subiaco store) available to Nedlands Primary school kids and their families until the 30^th of June 2011. Sports Fever have been one of the local business to donate items to the upcoming P&C quiz night.

Essence Lifestyle & Fitness Gym (1 Bay Road, Claremont) - are offering a 1 week unlimited access pass to their gym equipment & classes, with access to a ½ hour personal coaching session, valued at $90.00. Valid until end of June 2011. Please contact Justine Saggers for your complimentary pass evandus@bigpond.net.au. Essence was one of the local business to donate items to the recent P&C quiz night.