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Edition 05, Term 1 Thursday 9th March, 2017

FUTURE EVENTS WHEN

Assembly – Eagle 2 Friday 17th March 2017 – 9.00am

Camp Fundraiser - Sport Theme Dress Up Day Friday 17th March 2017

Half Day Closure - 3 Way Conferences Wednesday 29th March 2017 – 12.00pm

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Skipping

This term Mr Mulcahy has organised skipping as part of our commitment to childhood health. As the

culmination of our daily fitness program, students will be participating in a ‘skip-a-thon’ on the last

Thursday of Term 1. Mr Mulcahy has prepared a note and more information is given further in the

newsletter so please take the time to read it.

Election

This weekend is the state election. Voting is compulsory at State elections in Western Australia for all

enrolled electors. The Electoral Commission will be using the school’s under covered area to make it

easier for you to vote locally. The polling booth will open at 8:00am and close again at 6:00pm.

Young Leaders

As I mentioned last week, our Student Councillors are looking forward to a brilliant leadership confer-

ence in Perth on the 17th March. The conference is known as ‘Young Leaders’. Thousands of primary

school students from across the state will be attending this unique event which provides our students

the opportunity to listen to inspirational leaders and meet with other likeminded children from other

schools. We wish them a great day.

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Three Way Conferences

Our last assembly was written and directed by Eagle 3 and tied in very nicely with our school STARS

program. The main message was to have a positive mind set which was a great segue to our ‘Strive to

do your best’ motto. Thank you Eagle 3, you did a great job and your message was a good one. The next

class assembly will be performed by Eagle 2 on the 17th March. We look forward to this assembly and

what Mrs Barton might come up with!

Assembly

SPORTING THEME DRESS - UP DAY

Friday March 17th (Week 7)

GOLD COIN DONATION

Our school councillors have been busy lately. This year sees them taking on a more active role during our minor assemblies (those between the class assemblies).

With this in mind they have organised a SPORTING THEME DRESS - UP DAY to help keep the costs down for our Year 5/6 students to attend this year's camp. This will be on Friday March 17th (Week 7).

Our Community Song will feature on the day - THE FOOTY SONG - when students are encouraged to wear a scarf to wave at the end of the song. Students may dress up in any sporting gear (even faction shirts). All attire must be appropriate for a primary school setting.

Camp Fundraiser - Dress up day

On Wednesday 29th March, we will be holding our three way conferences. This means that the school

will be closed to allow staff and parents time to meet and discuss their children’s progress. To do this,

students will be dismissed at 12:00 midday. The conferences will start at 12:00 and finish by 4:00pm

so mark your calendars. More information will be forthcoming as we get closer to the time.

After Hours Numbers

If you observe strangers and/or strange behaviour around school premises after hours or on weekends please report these suspicions to police. Crime prevention is everyone’s business. Residents of a community are all responsible for its protection. Please call 131 444 and make a report.

Head Lice

Natural Head Lice Treatment

The humid weather that we’ve all been struggling with has been great for the Nits as they just love this

weather.

There are many different off the shelf treatments available but here is a natural treatment to try with

ingredients that you probably already have at home.

However, although difficult and frustrating to get rid of, they are not dangerous. While they often

cause irritation of the scalp, they don’t spread any disease. But, if you don’t solve the situation right

away, it may go out of control as they multiply very fast.

Ingredients:

Mouthwash

Shower cap or glad wrap White vinegar

Lice comb

Towels

Instructions:

Wash your head/ your child`s head with the mouthwash Cover the hair with a shower cap or wrap it with glad wrap Leave it to work for an hour before removing the cap/ wrap Wash the hair with white vinegar, cover with a cap/wrap for an additional hour Remove the cap and shampoo the hair with a shampoo you would normally use Comb the hair with a lice comb

How it works?

Mouthwash has a strong smell which keeps lice away while vinegar eliminates the eggs from the hair.

The parents of the student(s) with the live lice are contacted via phone and asked to collect the

student and take them home for treatment. If they cannot be contacted by phone they receive a note

informing them that they need to treat the student’s hair before returning them to school.

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Merit Certificate Recipients

MERIT CERTIFICATE RECIPIENTS

Assembly Friday 2nd March 2017

CLASS STUDENT

POSSUM 1 Blayze Cooper

POSSUM 2 Darcy Jacob

POSSUM 3 Asa Ethan

POSSUM 4 Jarrod Ari

SWAN 1 Jai Charlotte

SWAN 2 Taliah Ellie

SWAN 3 Karamo Hannah

SWAN 4 Graham Bronson

KANGAROO 1 Talisha Sophia

KANGAROO 2 Jazmeen Alfie

KANGAROO 3 Anthony Yohaan

PLATYPUS 1 Callum Ryan

PLATYPUS 2 Kharla Ashlee

PLATYPUS 3 Natasha Maya

QUENDA 2 Skyla Charles

EAGLE 2 Akira Logan

EAGLE 3 Justice Izaiah

EAGLE 4 Ari Bakari

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Eagle 4

PERFORMING ARTS Eagle 3

SCIENCE Swan 1

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Jump rope for heart

Skipping is an excellent way for children to keep fit and healthy. As part of our Jump Rope for Heart program, students in Years 1-6 have been skipping during morning fitness and during their Physical Education lessons. It has been great to see the number of students participating, learning new skills and tricks and building on their fitness.

At the end of the program the students in Years 1-6 will be taking part in a Jump Off, an event to cele-brate and culminate the Heart Foundation Jump Rope for Heart program.

This will be held on Thursday, 6th April. The Jump Off day is a great opportunity for you to witness how much fun skipping can be. Come along, pick up a rope and join in the fun

Today all families will receive a Jump Rope for Heart sponsorship form. Please return these to the front office during Week 10 (3rd – 7th April) along with any money raised. There is also an option to fundraise online and any families requiring more fundraising forms may collect them from the front office.

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School Banking

School Banking is back this year. Children who participate are rewarded with Dollarmites tokens that

they can redeem for exciting rewards when they deposit regularly into their savings account. If you

need to open an account please either see our school banking representatives or front office ladies for

an application form.

When: Thursday mornings

Time: 8.15am - 9.00am

Where: Conference Room (next to Staffroom)

P&C Fundraising Committee

Easter Donations

Easter is fast approaching and the fundraising committee

has asked for donations for the Easter raffle. Please leave

any donations at the front Office.

Mother’s Day

The fundraising committee are in need of any spare wrapping paper that could be

used for mother’s day gifts. If you have any donations, please bring into the front

office.

Canteen

Friendly Reminder:

Sushi is no longer available from the school canteen due to the closure of Go Sushi. The options

available at lunch time for the gluten intolerant students are:

Fried rice $3.70

Salad Platter (lettuce, carrot, tomato, egg and pineapple) $3.60

Tuna & Salad Platter $5.00

Diced Chicken and Salad platter $5.00

The following speciality cheesies are available for purchase at recess and lunch:

Baked Beans

Chicken

Ham and pineapple

They are $1.30 each and must be pre-ordered.

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Mirrors HAIR Studio in Joondalup will be hosting the WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE on Saturday 11th

March from 11am -2pm.

For a gold coin donation have a crazy colour or two, purchase a cupcake and take home a photo to

capture the moment. Thinking about shaving your hair off – NOW is the time. Bring your mates to

donate. You’ll even enjoy free parking

Help us to achieve our goal of $1000.00. ALL funds raised go to the Leukemia Foundation.

For more information, contact us on 9300 2366 or checkout our FB page @mirrorsHAIRstudio280 to

make an online donation via the official donations link.

Thank you for your support

The team – Mirrors Hair Studio

Unit 2/80 Grand Blvd Joondalup