Dalmain Primary School NEWSLETTERdalps.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/22-27-July-2017.pdf · 7/27/2017  · TA 3 Janos M, Oliver M TA 9 Riley M, Tanee K, Robbie K TA 4 Ailin N, lake

From the Principal’s Desk

ISSUE #22 27 July 2017

D a l m a i n P r i m a r y S c h o o l

NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents and Community Members

CARE | STRIVE | ACHIEVE 64 Dalmain Street, Kingsley WA 6026 | Ph: (08) 9309 3711 | Fax: (08) 9309 5151 | [email protected]

COMING EVENTS

Wednesday, 2 August School Banking

8:20am - 8:45am

Uniform Shop Open 8:45am - 9:15am

Thursday, 3 August

School Board Meeting

Wednesday, 9 August

TA 9 Restaurant

Thursday, 10 August

Assembly - TA 8

Friday, 11 August

Excursion TA 5, TA 6 & TA 10

Tuesday, 15 August

Year 4 PEAC Test

Wednesday, 16 August

Chess Round Robin

KINDERGARTEN VACANCIES 2018 Could I please ask parents to ensure that neighbours and friends who may have children eligible to attend kindergarten next year have actually enrolled their children? We are certainly keen to enrol a few more kindergarten students. All enquiries welcome! ASSEMBLY What a wonderful performance we had this morning from our technology whizzes from TA 7. Our year three students chose the theme “Science and Technology” and took us on a journey through time with many enlightening facts about how much technology has changed over the centuries and how important science and technology are to everyone today. The class looked fantastic dressed up as all different types of technology. Congratulations to all students, Mrs Orchard and Mrs Berry on a most enjoyable assembly. Congratulations also to the various award winners including our Chess Club students. See inside for further details. MOORDITJ NOONGAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE VISIT Next Thursday we will welcome a class of students from the Moorditj Noongar Community College as part of a cultural partnership between the two schools. Ms Wise has liaised with staff at Moorditj to commence this partnership and along with Mrs Menegaldo they have organised this visit and we look forward to students from both schools getting to meet each other and work on a range of activities through the day. SCHOOL BOARD MEETING The next school board meeting will be held next Thursday 3 August commencing at 6:30pm in the staffroom. PLAY AFTER SCHOOL Thank you to parents for your support with the additional siren after school. This appears to have worked very well this week.

Have a great week,

Don Boyes Principal

Incursion/Excursion

Payments

Parents are reminded that payments for school incursions and excursions

(with the exception of School Voluntary and P&C Voluntary

Contributions) must be handed in to the class teacher.

INCURSION AND EXCURSION

PAYMENTS CANNOT BE RECEIVED AT THE

OFFICE AT ANY TIME

Thank you.

Direct Deposit Payments

Bank: ANZ BSB: 016-494

Account: 3408-18845 Reference:

Child’s Surname / TA

Please confirm payment by email, or send your lodgement receipt

to the office with the reason for payment

[email protected]

***PLEASE NOTE***

Direct Deposit is not available for P&C payments (eg - uniforms, fundraisers).

STUDENT ABSENCES

0409 885 439

Parents are reminded that they can advise the school of their

child’s absence by SMS.

Failure to contact the school will result in your

child/children being marked as UNEXPLAINED on

their attendance record.

Friday Maths 21 July 2017 - Division Set 5

Best Class - TA 8

Runners Up - TA 6

Dalmain Dockets Term 3, Week 2

Star of the Week Katrina C - TA 6

Junior Draw Winner Dylan P - TA 2

Senior Draw Winner Jarelle K - TA 5

The Support-A-Reader program urgently requires more

volunteers to help on MONDAYS & TUESDAYS.

If you are able to assist with the Support-A-Reader program please

contact Mrs Winterton (TA8).

[email protected]

or 0434 210 609.

Support-A-Reader Program - Term 3, 2017

GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4

MONDAY R Smith HELP

PLEASE L Hodson

HELP PLEASE

TUESDAY HELP

PLEASE K Hamilton G Brown J Carter

WEDNESDAY D Hansen D Watson N Wilkin J Shelley K Dyke

THURSDAY J Stephens B Clark G Brown J Carter

FRIDAY Maria

Bostwick-Stephens

D Watson J Stopher S Tyler

Many thanks to this week’s helpers:

Kelly McLean, Lynda Thomas, Megan Kummerow, Janine Carter

& Jenny Stopher

A special mention to Donna Hansen who donates countless hours to the canteen. Donna gives altruistically of

her time without thought of reward or approbation.

Many thanks from our school community for all you do Donna!

Dalmain Delights Café Session Times - Orders: 8.30am - 9.30am Recess: 10.30am - 11.30am Lunch: 12.00pm - 1.00pm

Canteen Roster - Term 3, Weeks 3 & 4

ROSTERED CLASS DATE 8.30 - 9.30 10.30 - 11.30 12.00 - 1.00

TA10

WED 2 Aug HELP! HELP! HELP!

THUR 3 Aug HELP! HELP! HELP!

FRI 4 Aug HELP! HELP! HELP!

PP1

WED 9 Aug Carla Gunning

Fiona Laden-Wearne Virginia Evans HELP!

THUR 10 Aug Renae Mudford Lynn Kennedy HELP!

FRI 11 Aug Vanessa Royal-Gray Miranda Weaver Miranda Weaver

Term 3 Volunteer Roster

Week 3 - 2, 3 4 Aug - TA10

Week 4 - 9, 10, 11 Aug - PP1

Week 5 - 16, 17, 18 Aug - PP2

Week 6 - 23, 24, 25 Aug - TA1

Week 7 - 30, 31 Aug, 1 Sept - TA2

Week 8 - 6, 7, 8 Sept - TA3

Week 9 - 13, 14, 15 Sept - TA4

Week 10 - 20, 21, 22 Sept - TA6

Barbie and her family are going on

holidays for the month of August.

We hope you have a safe holiday!

During this time, Bec and Saige Paley will be managing Dalmain Delights Café.

All menus will be the same. Thank you to Bec and Saige!

We welcome extra help at any time!

Please contact: Donna - 0410 636 930 or Bec - 0428 908 089

Soup of the Day

Italian Tortellini $2 (recess)

or $3 (lunch)

PP 1 Lucy M, Marshall R TA 5 Sharni A, Jessica K, Matt L

ART Rebecca L (Yr 2), Kalani W (Yr 2), Zachary D (Yr 4)

PP 2 Ethan J, Emily P TA 6 Jay G, Theodin O MUSIC Dylan P (Yr 1), Ruby G (Yr 3)

TA 1 Luana M, William P TA 7 Tilly W, Joshua G PE Aramis O (Yr 6), Isabella W (Yr 2), Luca R (Yr 4), Palak A (Yr 5)

TA 2 Dane C, Chloe H TA 8 Isobel R, Lucas L LOTE Benjamin T (Yr 5), Theodin O (Yr 6)

TA 3 Janos M, Oliver M TA 9 Riley M, Tanee K, Robbie K

TA 4 Ailin N, Blake S TA10 Georgia F, Cody H

Merit Certificates - 27 June 2017

Congratulations to the following students who received Awards at today’s Assembly.

Saturday 29 July - Doors open 7pm Padbury Hall, 2 Caley Rd, Padbury

Strictly NO BYO drinks. CASH ONLY! Beer/bourbon/wine glass - $5.00 each Wine bottle - $20.00 each

Soft drink and water - $2.00 each. Free glasses of water available from the kitchen.

Please remember your coins for the raffle - $2 per ticket or 3 tickets for $5

Auction for big ticket items at intermission. Prizes for best dressed Bogan.

School Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop will be open:

Wednesday, 2 August 8.45am - 9.15am

Uniform Coordinator Mel McBride:

[email protected]

School Banking

School Banking is available

to all students

School Library Every Wednesday

8.20am - 8.45am

Woolworths Earn & Learn

Dalmain will be participating in the Woolworths Earn & Learn program.

Stickers are now available in Woolworths stores.

Please drop any FULL sticker sheets into the Earn & Learn box in the school office.

Spare sticker sheets can be downloaded from the ‘Recent Notes to Parents’ section of the school website.

Dalmain ‘Walk Australia’ Challenge 2017

Our Progress So Far

As of Wednesday morning, July 26, based on the

26212 laps recorded, we have covered 6553km

and reached:

The MCG, Sydney Harbour Bridge

and The Great Barrier Reef

and we’re now heading to Uluru!

This leaves us 430km past

the Great Barrier Reef.

Plastic Shopping Bag Donations

TA 8 would welcome any single-use plastic shopping bags you may not need for our science activity day. Thank you,

Hilary Winterton

Running Club Mr Valentino will be organising a Dalmain Primary School Running Club for interested students. Keep an eye out for a note home soon.

Plastic Free July Pledge

Dalmain Primary School has had a whole school focus

on Plastic Free July with every student and staff

member completing a pledge.

A sample of student and staff pledges have been on

display in the undercover area.

TA 7 Assembly 27 July 2017

Plastic Free July in TA 5 Students in TA5 have really taken the Plastic Free July message on board. Many students have been bringing nude food every day and most have stopped using single-use plastic zip lock bags as well. TA5 have also been exploring the use of plastic in multi-pack snack foods (such as Tiny Teddies). They

conducted a maths investigation to measure the amount of plastic in a multi-pack of biscuits

compared to a box. They were shocked to find that the multi-pack packaging uses almost six times as

much plastic per serve compared to a single box.

GIFTED AND TALENTED: Primary Extension and Challenge (PEAC)

ASSESSMENT OF YEAR 4 STUDENTS FOR THE PEAC PROGRAM

The PEAC Program provides part time extension and enrichment for exceptionally able students in Years 5 and 6. PEAC offers a range of courses that provide the most able students with work that is intellectually challenging. All students in Year 4 will have the opportunity to be assessed for suitability for the PEAC Program. Students who are performing well at school are possible candidates for the program. There are some students in Year 4 whose potential is not so easily recognised. There may be students who are underachieving at school and there are some students who demonstrate certain skills and abilities more at home than at school. Together, we can ensure that all students who have the potential for high academic performance are identified. Testing at Dalmain Primary School will occur on Tuesday 15th August at 9.00am The test will measure the student’s ability to recognise patterns and to predict with speed and accuracy and measure each child’s ability to apply their knowledge and learning. The scores from the test will be used in the selection of students for PEAC courses and extension programs conducted in 2018 and 2019 and also to inform educational provision in schools. If you do not wish your child to be included in the PEAC assessment please notify the school in writing by Friday 11th August 2017.

Eileen Buswell Deputy Principal / PEAC Coordinator

Please be advised there has been a case of Scabies reported at the school. Some information has been provided below:

Dalmain Chess Club 2017

I would like to congratulate the following students who were presented with a chess trophy or medallion at the assembly this morning.

Luca T (TA 5) 2017 Chess Champion Josh V (TA 6) 2017 Chess Runner-up Josh A (TA 6) Most Consistent Player Riley S (TA 10) Most Improved Player

This year 42 students played chess every Monday lunchtime and whilst it was a big group, the students were extremely well behaved and showed great sportsmanship.

Watch this space for more information on our impending ‘Round Robin’ with North Beach Primary School which will take place on Wednesday 16 August 2017. This year Dalmain Primary School will be travelling to North Beach Primary School. This event will be via invitation only. Permission slips will be sent home with those students who have been chosen to represent the school at the beginning of week 3.

Kathy Melville Library Officer / Chess Co-ordinator

Both Pre Primary classes investigated a number of single use plastic items

and created a class collage.

Before/After School & Vacation Care

Care for Kids provide care at Dalmain Primary School in a fun and stimulating environment -

with qualified and experienced staff, the service is Accredited by NCAC. Childcare benefit and

Government rebates apply.

[email protected]

Phone: 9309 2300

or call into the undercover area.

Greenwood Dental Therapy

The Dental Therapy Centre is at

GREENWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL

12 Merivale Way, GREENWOOD (Parking Ranleigh Way)

Phone: 9203 5611

Dalmain Drumming

Regular weekly drumming group

Tuesday nights 7.30 to 8.30pm

Dalmain Primary School Music Room $5 per session

Call or text to register your interest: Sue Pinakis - 0433664590

VACSWIM OCTOBER 2017 SCHOOL HOLIDAYS