Vol 14 2015

From Room 13

Yakamia Primary School

Newsletter

Volume 14

21 August 2015

Principal: Julie Blythe

Deputy Principals: Yvonne Height, Helen Walmsley and Tristan Mackenzie

Ph: 9841 7533 Fax: 9842 1350

Email: [email protected]

In Room 13 we spent last term learning

about the life cycle of chickens. Each day

we drew the developmental stages for 3

weeks, see some of our pictures! Mrs Link

bought in her eggs to „candle‟ and we could

see the aircell, the veins, the growing

embryo swimming, and its dark eye. We

watched the eggs hatch and it was

amazing!!! For our assembly we performed

the play, The Little Red Hen. We held

auditions for the parts and had

understudies. We recited a poem, What is

an Egg, and everyone did a great job. Then

we surprised everyone by doing the chicken

dance, it was fun!

Reece: I learnt that it takes 21 days for an egg to hatch.

Keira: I learnt the chicks have to get to the bottom of the egg to pip the aircell and start breathing.

Lucas: When chickens hatch they need water, chick crumble and paper towel so they don‟t do the

splits.

Emily-Rose: I learnt that chickens have a little belly button where the yolk goes to the chick to give it

energy.

Brayden: I learnt that when they first pip they start cheeping and help each other hatch.

Liliana: I learnt that the chicks have an egg tooth on their beak to help them unzip the shell.

In reading we are learning about illustrators. Our

illustrator of the week is Axel Scheffler! He illustrated

books you may know like The Gruffalo, Highway Rat,

Monkey Puzzle, and A Squash and a Squeeze.

This term we have another special visitor. Mrs Link

is hand raising a Western Grey kangaroo joey. Her

name is Poppy! She has to be bottle fed every four

hours and we can‟t be too loud or scare her, because

she is a baby. Now she is getting older, sometimes we

take her for a hop on the oval. This is a picture Aiden

drew of Mrs Link with Poppy in her pouch!

We are learning to write information reports on

kangaroos and learning lots about Poppy, come and

see them later this term!

Footy Colours Friday

In the lead-up to the Western Derby the students were encouraged to wear their footy colours.

Much fun and banter to be had!

School News

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Assembly

A big well done to the students of Room 13 for

hosting the last assembly. What talented people

you all are!

Next Friday's assembly will be hosted by the Year

1 students of Room 33. The school looks forward

to all family and friends attending.

School Crosswalks

Please take care in the school zones. One of the

crosswalk attendants in Beaufort Road raised

concerns with me recently about speeding

vehicles. You need to keep in mind that the

morning school zone operates from 7:30 to 9.00am

and in the afternoon from 2:30 to 4.00pm.

Adults crossing the road at guarded crosswalks

are asked to model to children the correct way to

cross the road by waiting and following the

crosswalk attendant‟s directions.

Attendance: It’s Not Ok to Stay Away!

(Source Learning Curve Planner 2009)

The following scenario is exactly the type that is

seriously affecting students‟ long term

educational program. A parent is going to Perth

to do some business and their son/daughter is

keen to accompany them, perhaps to shop for an

up-coming birthday present or catch a movie at

Carousel. The parent gives in and says “yes”

aware that the trip could blow out to two days.

Meanwhile, back at school during Maths, the

class begins a new topic and the teacher goes

through the basics required. After recess, there is

a class discussion in English about two characters

in the book the class is reading. Before lunch the

children learn techniques for triple jump with Mr

Mac for the faction carnival and after lunch the

teacher outlines an assignment that the students

are to do and the class sets timelines for

completion.

In Perth, the parent and son/daughter enjoy a

lovely lunch and watch an entertaining movie.

The student arrives back at school the next day,

or the day after and has no idea of how to do the

Maths, doesn‟t understand the discussion of

characters in the book, is totally unprepared for

the faction carnival triple jump and the set

assignment is a mystery to him/her.

Such a situation puts undue pressure on the

student and to catch up is very difficult. Most

times he/she doesn‟t regain this knowledge and

understanding - there is a permanent gap in their

education base. Please don‟t let this happen.

Should you require assistance in saying NO to

your son/daughter with regard to any matter,

including unacceptable absence, please do not

hesitate to contact his/her teacher. Let‟s work

together to make a difference to your child‟s

future.

Be on Time,

Be at School,

That’s the Rule!

Julie Blythe For Sale by Tender

There are two school property table tennis tables

for sale that are surplus to requirements. They

are in fair condition and may be purchased by

tender. Tenders need to be in to the Registrar,

front office, at Yakamia PS by Friday 4pm 28

August 2015. They can be viewed in the Music

Room by request.

From the Principal’s Desk

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The 2015 Voluntary Contributions are: Money payable to office or by Direct Debit

Kindergarten $50 per child Direct Debit Details:

Pre-Primary to Yr 6 $60 per child BSB 016-510

Account no: 3408 23089

Please note child‟s name in full if different from parent

Welcome to Children’s’ Book Week 2015: Books Light Up Our World

Each year we celebrate, recognise, and reward the most outstanding fiction and non-fiction books

that have been published in Australia, in the last 12 months.

Children across Australia are actively encouraged to read quality literature at all times. However

during the month of August, 22-28 to be exact, we organised additional activities in the library and

classrooms that promote our love of books and the wonderful gifts of learning they bring.

This year the theme for Children‟s‟ Bookweek is “Books Light Up Our World”.

Activities that celebrate Bookweek using the theme: “Books Light Up Our World” include:

*Visits to the City of Albany Library to participate in puppetry, visiting author talks and book

talks. Classes involved will receive a note to take home.

*In the Music Room, at lunchtime on Wednesday, we will have a Second hand Book Fair…

books will be 20c each.

*We are going to conclude Book week with a Character Dress Up Day on Friday 28 August.

Students come to school dressed up as their favourite Story Book Character. Class activities

and a hall parade will occur in the morning.

Timetable for the parade

Kindergarten, Pre-primary and Year 1 should be ready at the Hall immediately after the morning

assembly. They will be followed by Year 2, and 3 at approximately 11am and Year 4, 5, and 6 at

11:30am.

Music and dances, Hokey Pokey and the Chicken Dance, will be organized by our School

Councillor‟s and two other Year 6 helpers.

Regards

Yakamia Library

School News

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Dear Yakamia Fundraisers - Only 4 days to go!

The Nature Playground Fundraiser, proudly sponsored by

Mt Romance The Sandalwood Factory closes Monday 24th August 2015

Please return your order and money to the school by Wednesday 26th August 2015

All orders to the value of $50 or over go into the draw to win a gift pack.

Make a list of family, friends and neighbours. Larrikin for Men is a great gift idea for Father‟s Day or

stock up now for Christmas.

SPRING FEST & CAR BOOT SALE - Sunday 20th September 10-2 at Yakamia Primary School.

Car boot sale, stall holders, games & entertainment, pancakes, sausage sizzle, family fun.

Book your spot or come along on the day to support this event.

Volunteers appreciated - please see Belinda or expressions of interest to the

school office.

SAUSAGE SIZZLE—JOGATHON ORDERS

Please remember to have your orders in by Tuesday 1 September. We need

to have numbers to order the buns and sausages!

P&C News

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Honour Certificate Recipients—14 August 2015

Room Name Room Name

11 Gwenneth Jetta

James Wynne

24 Asher Duff

Amber Wilkinson

12 Ella Siwiecki

Emily Gadean

25 Neia Choong

Tyra Coyne

13 Bailey Belfield

Brock Herbert

26 Shaye Wood

Peter Winkcup

14 Ellanor Clayton

Leila Nixie Rose

33 Josh Bryan

Hannah Whittle

15 Emily Crannage

Amy-Lee McKeaig

43 Zane Wilson

Xavier Dawson

16 Quinn Muller

Bella Haddleton

44 Alina Harms

Temperance Cooper

21 Carson Bristow

Bella Narkle

45 Chloe Bearfoot

Jaxon Pinner

22 Harmony Woods

Blakes Childs

Community News

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Please note notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the

school. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to the

school community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity and

organisers for their child.

Talk Soon Talk Often

In response to advice that parents needed support in their role as the primary sex educators of their

children, WA Health has developed Talk Soon Talk Often: A guide for parents talking to their kids

about sex. This free resource has been developed to help parents initiate regular and relaxed conver-

sations with their children about sexuality and relationships. This resource can help give age appro-

priate guidance for answers to questions. http://www.public.health.wa.gov.au/cproot/4011/2/

TSTO_V2.pdf

Snacks for kids

Here are some healthy snack ideas to get active children

through the day…

Muffins (made with fruits or grated vegetables or

both)

Celery sticks and peanut butter.

Dried fruits and nuts.

English muffins with cheese.

Fruit bread.

Scones (plain, fruit or pumpkin).

Pikelets or pancakes.

Small tub of yoghurt.

Cheese stick or triangle.

Pita chips (cut pita bread into triangles, sprinkle

with cheese and bake in the oven until crispy.

Once cooled, store them in an airtight container).

Wholemeal crackers and cheese.

Low-sugar breakfast cereal (dry).

Homemade plain popcorn.

Fresh fruit pieces/salad or vegetables