Greenmount Primary School NEWSLETTER · Helen O’Grady Drama Academy The Helen O’Grady self-development drama programme helps 5 - 17 year olds: Develop confidence Increase self

Dear Greenmount families

The end of term two is drawing close marking the halfway point of our school year. Teachers have completed Semester One student reports which will be sent home this Friday 27

th June.

Please ensure that you read through the reports and discuss them with your child/ren with particular reference to any goals identified by teachers, and the effort and attitude demonstrated in each learning area. If you have any concerns or queries please arrange a time to discuss them with the classroom teachers.

Staff Updates I would like to extend a sincere thank you to Ms Kristiina Harris and Mrs Beth Pollard who have been working so hard with the students of Rooms 4 and 6 respectively. We were fortunate to have Kristiina join us mid-year in 2013 when Mrs Sharon Marchenko took on a Deputy’s role at Helena Valley. She has proven to be a positive and dedicated member of our team, and we have learned from Kristiina’s willingness to share- particularly with her knowledge in IT. With Mrs Marchenko’s return next term, Kristiina’s contract work comes to an end, however, we are hopeful that we will continue to see her smiling face around the school in other roles. Thank you Kris!

Mrs Dorothee Carr is also returning next term from her Long Service Leave. In her absence Mrs Beth Pollard has been working alongside Mrs Williams in Room 6 to ensure that the students were well supported in their learning program. Beth is well known to the staff and school community for her continuing and ongoing involvement with Greenmount

Primary in many roles. Again, I’m sure that Beth will be back in some capacity as we all enjoy having her work with us! Thank you Beth.

DANCE 2 014… … Our Dance Program will be run in Term 4 this year. This is a whole school program that we conduct every two years and forms part of our PE program. Previously we have done daily lessons in two week blocks; however, this year we will use the Edu Dance program which involves students participating in one session per week over the term. The cost will be $23 for junior primary students and $27 for senior students. Edu Dance is an energetic dance program- which includes elements of hip hop- and culminates in a routine or performance at the end of the program.

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

Semester 1

Reports

1

Staff Updates 1

Dance 2014 1

Congratulations 2

August 1

Census

2

Incursion/

Excursion

payments

2

Kindy & Pre

Primary

Enrolments

2

Good Luck 2

Calendar Dates 3

Merit Awards 3

Information

from the Shire

3

Dentist

Holiday hours

4

Community

News

4

Holiday

Programs

4

Greenmount Primary School

NEWSLETTER 2 5 T H J U N E 2 0 1 4 N O . 1 0

50-68 Innamincka Road GREENMOUNT 6056 9294 1155

Email School [email protected]

Email Principal [email protected]

Website www.greenmountps.wa.edu.au

Fantastic effort everyone!

HELP

UNIFORM SHOP

URGENTLY NEED A

HELPER ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS

8.30—9.15am

If you do not have to rush

to work please

consider helping the

ladies.

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Mrs Astle has been collating data as part of our regular

process to monitor student behaviour throughout the school - and the

results are worth sharing. To date, there have only been 44 referrals to the

office. This is a notable improvement from previous years where there was

an average of around 80 per term.

In Mrs Astle’s words this is “the best ever!” Congratulations to all

students, staff and parents for working together to ensure we have a

positive, happy environment where we can learn together.

August 1st Census On August 1st we will be involved in a Census – one of two each year looking at student numbers and school facilities. As part of the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disabilities (NCCD) we will also be asked to provide some details regarding students with learning needs in the school. Information about the different types of programs and resources the school uses to support children with special educational needs will be collected. Information provided does not identify the school or students, but provides the Federal Government with data on the number and nature of disabilities or learning needs in all Australian Schools and linked to ensuring an equitable distribution of Federal funding to states. For more information visit the follow-ing website: www.deewr.gov.au/students-disability

Incursion/Excursion Payments All payments for class excursions or school incursions should be made directly to class-room teachers and not through the front office – this is part of the financial guidelines outlined by the Department of Education. Correct change will also be returned via the classroom teacher. Thank you for your cooperation.

Good Luck Flynn Warner Stanton has been selected to compete in the National Fencing Champion-ships in Sydney. He will be competing in the under 15’s and 17’s – remarkable given that Flynn is 11! Good luck Flynn.

Kindergarten and Pre Primary Applications for Kindergarten and Pre Primary 2015 are being taken at the front office. Please make sure that all forms and documentation are submitted before 31st July. All 2014 Kindy children must re-apply for Pre Primary 2015.

Lucy Webb

PRINCIPAL

School recommences on Wednesday 23rd July.

Fantastic effort everyone!

HELP

UNIFORM SHOP

URGENTLY NEED A

HELPER ON WEDNESDAY MORNINGS

8.30—9.15am

If you do not have to rush

to work please

consider helping the

ladies.

Please mark these dates on your Calendars 5th Nov P & C Meeting 8th Nov Rm 5 Assembly 12th Nov Interschool Jumps & Throws 15th Nov Interschool Athletics Carnival 22nd Nov Rm 9 Assembly 3rd Dec P & C Meeting 6th Dec Staff Assembly

Athletics Carnival

It turned out to be a wonderful day weather wise and with all

students encouraged to participate within the spirit of competition.

A great team effort from all students and staff resulted in a great

day.

.Our Champion Boys and Girls are:

The final results:

In Third Place with 629 points was Prichard.

In Second Place with 800 points was Chipper.

In First Place with 904 points was Passmore.

Well Done Passmore! Thanks to everyone.

Mr Hodgson

Our Champions and Runners Up

Year 3 Girls

Year 3 Boys

Eloise Phillips

Cumoran Desmond

Monique Purling

Luka Tolj

Year 4 Girls

Year 4 Boys

Emily O’Shea

Ethan Daly

Taya Andrews

Bernadette Pollock

Ben Brown

Rory Charles

Fynn Letts

Year 5 Girls

Year 5 Boys

Charley Beazley

Thomas Simpson

Caitlin Smith

Tom Matthews

Year 6 Girls

Year 6 Boys

Nicole Purling

Thomas Inwood

Brooke Parnaby

Taraia Carpenter

Year 7 Girls

Year 7 Boys

Kristy Jalipot

Monty Kporto

Annika Paul

Robbie Johnston

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Please mark these dates on your Calendars

Friday 27th June Interschool Sport vs Midvale at Greenmount Friday 4th July Rm 9 Assembly LAST DAY OF TERM 2 Mon 21st/Tues 22nd July Personal Development Days for Staff

Wednesday 23rd July FIRST DAY OF TERM 3 for students

MERIT AWARDS

Friday 20 June

Rm 1 Mitchell Loam Holly Rose McPherson

4 Aiden Madsen Lucas Moody

5 Shari Wallis Harish Singh

3 Chloe Grimson Adrian McKinlay

6 Doreen Mukuka Ruka Kohe Love

7 Julian Beveridge Mya Earle

8 Casey Leigh Webb Lara Vona

10 Billy Reynolds Malachi Desmond

9 Chloe Saunders Adrei Tota

11 Kye Hitchcock Jack Montgomery

12 Nathan Becker Jordan Lyle Ekersley

16 Caleb Capporella Jarrod Milne

17 Kyle White Fynn Letts

14 Liam McCracken Caitlin Smith

15 Jamie Yaxley Maddie McCracken

Tabitha King Bendigo Bank

A representative

from Bendigo

Bank will be in the

Uniform Shop for

student banking

every Monday

morning from

8.30 — 9.00 am.

Fantastic effort everyone!

Information from the Shire

There has been extensive work being carried out on the Blackboy Hill Commemorative site

over the last few weeks including expanding the main paved area, improving access and

pathways and updating the information panels in the ellipses. This is part of an ongoing

program to develop and improve the site. The school community has always had a strong

connection with the Blackboy Hill site and takes pride in our links with services and events

which are part of the historical site.

At a meeting on the site recently I was informed by Mundaring Shire representatives that an

RSL rose garden is to be established on the island which separates the Shire car park and

school ‘Kiss and Drive’. At times, 10 -12 vehicles use this area when collecting students at

the close of school. While this is likely to cause some inconvenience initially, it is hoped that

the results of the program of works will be well worth it.

Fantastic effort everyone!

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Uniform Shop The Uniform shop is open

on a Wednesday

morning from 8.30—9.15am and Thursday afternoon

2.30 to 3.15pm (next

to Rm 3).

Swan View Dental Therapy Centre-School Holiday Closure

The Swan View DTC will be closed during the July School Holidays. For emergencies only parents

may contact:

Mon 7th July - Fri 11th July: Middleswan Dental Therapy Centre on 92507342

Mon 14th July - Fri 18th July: Lockridge Dental Therapy Centre on 92792440

Please contact your local private dentist for after hours emergencies.

Enjoy your holidays!

Swan View Dental Therapy Staff

COMMUNITY NEWS Brook View Family Centre Mini Maestros is a fun music program for pre-school children starting in term 3 at the Brook View Family Centre, Swan View. Singing, dancing and playing percussion instruments are all part of the fun. Children learn beat, tempo, and to read and play music through instrumental activities. For more information contact the centre on 9255 2144 or www.brookviewfamilycentre.com.au. Enrol early as places are limited.

Helen O’Grady Drama Academy The Helen O’Grady self-development drama programme helps 5 - 17 year olds:

Develop confidence Increase self esteem Improve communication Learn life skills Classes are enrolling near you! To find out more phone 9378 4332 or email [email protected]

(We also are registered to accept “Access All Areas” passes from the City of Swan.)

The Nearer to Nature ‘Warm up for Winter’ school holiday program is out, and filling fast.

Once again we are running fun, hands on, nature based activities in various locations

around Perth. The two weeks are packed full of fun activities that encourage creativity,

discovery and explorationCheck out the N2N calendar on www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/n2n to find

out what is happening when and where! Bookings essential call: 9295 2244

The Seen and Heard team and CREW members are busy planning the next round of School Holiday events. These awesome events are supported by Mundaring Community Bank Branch Bendigo Bank. The following are Seen and Heard’s July School Holiday events:

Family Movie Night Date: Friday, July 4 Time: 6pm – 9.30pm Venue: Wooroloo Hall Movies: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 1 and 2 Entry: Gold coin donation

Outdoor Laser Tag Date: Monday, July 7 Time: 12pm to 3pm Venue: Parkerville Children and Youth Care Campus Entry: Gold coin donation RSVP essential for 11yrs +

Girls Pamper Day Date: Thursday, July 10 Time: Juniors (10 – 13 yrs) 11am –1pm. Seniors (14+) 1.30pm – 3.30pm Venue: Greenmount Hall Entry: Gold coin donation RSVP essential

Hip Hop Dance Workshop Date: Tuesday, July 15 Time: 10am – 12pm Venue: Mundaring Scouts Hall Entry: Gold coin donation

Neon Dance Party Friday, July 18 $5 Time: Juniors (5 – 12years) 5pm – 7 pm. Seniors (13+) 7.30pm – 10pm Swan View Youth Centre

Fantastic effort everyone!

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