TERM 3 WEEK 6 – 21 August 2018

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

WEEK 6 - BOOK WEEK WEEK 7

Mon 20 Tues 21 Wed 22 Thurs 23 Fri 24

Book Week Incursion K-Yr 6 Dental Screening - PP, Yr 3, Yr 6 Library Incursion - Kindy Assembly - Book Week Parade ‘Find Your Treasure’ at 8.45am EduDance PP-Yr 3

Mon 27 Tues 28 Wed 29 Thu 30 Fri 31 September Thur 6 Fri 14

Scitech Excursion - PP Father’s Day Stall Kindy Father’s Day - 9am Guild Long Jump & Teeball Throw - Yrs 3 & 4 Guild Long Jump & Teeball Throw - Yrs 5 & 6 EduDance PP-Yr 3 Coming Up Guild Athletics Carnival EduDance Concert - 2.30pm in School Hall

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Spring Code Camp West Leederville Parenting September 2018

Dear Parents

What a fabulous disco on Friday evening! Well done to

the P&F Coordinators, Stephanie Martin and Lisa

Rutherford and to the dashing DJ, Courtney Waller.

Student Councillors

across Terms 1, 2 and

3 had an opportunity

to have a say in

decisions around the

theme and the music

content which really

helped them feel

involved.

A very big THANK YOU to the P&F Committee for the

allocation of funds towards the School’s Wish List items

during last Wednesday’s meeting. We really appreciate

your careful consideration of all the items and in

particular for your support of those resources closely

aligned with our Annual School Improvement Plan foci:

Numeracy intervention materials and the sustainability project areas of the Wax Wrap Incursion and our new

compost tumbler.

The photos below show you the almost completed

numeracy growth point packs that Trish Collins, our

EMU (Extending Mathematical Understanding) trained

teacher and classroom

teachers can ‘grab’ from the

resource room when working

on a particular numeracy

concept with a group of

students who require that

enrichment or development.

These photos show Student Councillors getting the new

compost tumbler organised on Friday and the P&F

President, Emma Taylor and Sustainability Committee

member, Romola Harney, checking it out after school

with their children.

Enjoy your week. I am on Long Service Leave in Port

Douglas this week so Mark Beresford and Ashlee De

Campo, our two Assistant Principals, are in charge.

Regards

Mary Bizzaca Principal

SCHOOL NEWS

Happy Birthday Aug 22 Amelie Mackie Yr 2 22 Alex Zampogna Yr 5 22 C-Jay Watson Yr 6 26 Molly Taylor Yr 3 27 Bridget McDonald Yr 3 27 Jessie Kenny Yr 6

Yr 3 Group Information Report - St John’s School Scarborough Introduction: St John’s School is a lovely friendly Catholic School. All the students and teachers are very caring to everyone. Guilds: There are four Guilds. They are called McBride, McAuley, Byrne and Dominic. We have some carnivals like the swimming and running carnivals. McBride is Red, McAuley is Blue, Byrne is Green and Dominic is Yellow. Uniforms: There are two types of uniforms, spor t uniform and normal uniform. The boys uniforms are a white shirt, dark blue pants and a tie in Winter. The girls uniform is a dark blue pinafore and a white shirt underneath, also a tie in Winter. Classrooms: All classrooms at St John’s School are very nice. Every classroom is very colourful and full of bright posters. The desks are not all in a row. We have standing up tables, hokki stools which are little wobbly chairs, a sofa and some normal desks. All the classrooms are very inviting. Teachers: At St John’s all the teachers are very kind. They have a smile on their face everyday that makes the kids smile. Summary: St John’s is very nice. Come some day! Totally epic! By Ella, Sunny, Imogen and Peter

Scitech Excursion - Year 5 On Tuesday as part of Science Week the Year 5 class had a day of science activities at Scitech. We learnt about light and how it can change form. We also travelled to outer space in the Planetarium, viewing the Planets and Constellations. We studied the machines on the general exhibit area and have written reports on a machine that interested us. We all had a wonderful, challenging day at Scitech.

Eco Faerie - Kindy What a beautiful way to spend a gorgeous afternoon learning about sustainability in an engaging, fun and energetic way. Eco Faerie highlighted the importance of using the correct bins for recycling, while engaging the children in song and dance routines that they can use at home to encourage re using shopping bags and keeping our planet clean. So much fun, so much learning and so much education on our focus area sustainability.

Weekend Netball Results St John’s Superstars def Wembley PS Pink 7-5 It was awesome to finish the season with a well deserved win! The Superstars played a hard fought match against Wembley PS Pink to win. Once again the girls displayed their amazing teamwork skills. It has been a joy to watch these players develop and really love their netball!

Guild Long Jump and Teeball Throw Competition Years 3-6 The competition for Long Jump and Teeball Throw will take place at school on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 August.

Parent helpers are required for each class to ensure the efficient running of the events.

Please come along to support and help out if you are able.

Class times: Wednesday 29 August 9.00-10.30am : Year 4 11.05am-12.35pm : Year 3

Thursday 30 August 9.00am-10.00am : Year 6 Boys 10.00-10.45am & 11.05-11.45am : Year 6 Girls 12.00-1.00pm : Year 5 Boys 1.45-2.45pm : Year 5 Girls Guild Athletics Carnival Thursday, 6 September 9.45am to 2.20pm Abbett Park Pre Primary to Year 6

Programs will be attached to the newsletter in week 7 Parent help will be needed for a variety of jobs during the day.

Please let your child’s teacher or Mrs Washer know if you are available.

Set up starts at Abbett Park at 7.30am Interschool Athletics Carnival Monday, 17 September WA Athletics Stadium Years 3 to 6 squad

SPORT NEWS

Athletics Training Weather permitting, training is in preparation for the Guild Athletics Carnival and is on every Wednesday and Thursday at Abbett Park starting at 8.00am sharp. Otherwise it will be at school.

All children are encouraged to attend. Year 1 and 2 welcome with a parent/adult to supervise them.

CANTEEN

VOLUNTEERS Wed 22 Aug Karen Wilsoncroft Volunteer Needed Link to Canteen Roster - http://www.stjohns.wa.edu.au/canteen/

Roster Date Rostered Volunteer Volunteer Class 1 2 Wed 29 Aug PP Wed 5 Sep K Wed 12 Sep 6 Wed 19 Sep 5 Wed 10 Oct 4 Wed 17 Oct 3 Karen Wilsoncroft Many thanks Sam Haslam Mob: 0438 010 801

Swimming Lessons Term 4 Years 1-5 All children in Years 1-5 will participate in swimming lessons each Thursday during weeks 1-8 of Term 4. Children in Years 1, 2 and 3 will travel to State Swim in Osborne Park for their lessons as in previous years. Children in Years 4 and 5 will travel to Scarborough Beach Pool and have lessons in the 50m pool. The Scar-borough Pool is outdoors so children in Year 4 and 5 will be required to wear a rash top with their bathers for their lesson.

More information and enrolment forms will be sent home closer to the date.

ST VINCENT de PAUL ANNUAL STREET APPEAL

FRIDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2018

The City Beach/Scarborough Conference requires adult volunteers to “shake a can” for a 1 hour shift outside IGA Doubleview or IGA Bournemouth Crescent between 9 am and 5pm. If you are able to help out please contact Cathy on 0451951043. THANK YOU!

Purchase your 2018/19 Entertainment Membership NOW to help support St John's Primary School raise much needed funds!

Both digital and book memberships are available. You can purchase both online at http://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/8614q7 or books are available in the school office, payable with cash or credit card. Alternatively, you can contact Taya Miller at tayamiller@hotmail.com to purchase or to organise delivery to your child's classroom. Thank you for your support.

COMMUNITY NEWS

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Corner Scarborough Beach & Deanmore Roads, Scarborough

Weekend Mass Times Saturday: 6:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am Weekday Mass Times Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8:30 am Wed (School Mass): 9:00am

Reconciliation 30 minutes before each weekend Mass Parish Priest Rev Fr Grant Gorddard

T: (08) 9341 1124 F: (08) 9245 4066 E: catholicscarb@bigpond. com.au W:www.immaculateheartofmary. com.au

Each child from Kindy-Year 6, please bring in $5 to your class Teacher by Friday 24th August. The stall will be held on Tuesday 28th August and each child will come along to pick a gift for Father’s Day.

Lost & Found

There are several items left behind from the Disco night. If you have anything missing from that night, please call into the school office and check to see if they belong to you.

SUBIACO MARIST CRICKET CLUB Welcome to the 2018/19 Subiaco Marist Cricket Club cricket season! We field teams for girls and boys aged from 5 – 17, and always keen to welcome new players. Our introductory Cricket Blasters programs are for kids new to cricket, teaching them the basics of cricket in a fun, safe and interactive way. Held at Newman College 5pm Fridays. We also have teams in each year level from under 10 to under 17, where young cricketers can develop their skills and enjoyment of the game, with mid-week training and games on Saturday or Sunday (depending on grade). The season starts in October and registrations are open now. Please register at: https://www.playcricket.com.au/club-finder/club-details?Id=1449 (Registrations close Sept 5 for under 10-17, and Oct 12 or earlier if the program is at capacity for Cricket Blasters). Please contact us at smccjuniors1@gmail.com<mailto:smccjuniors1@gmail.com> with any queries.