Kewdale Primary School Est 1915

264 Kew St, Kewdale 6105 Phone: (08)9473 9500 Email: Kewdale.ps@education.wa.edu.au

Website Address: www.kewdaleps.wa.edu.au/ http://www.facebook.com/kewdaleps

NEWSLETTER NO. 11 Term 2 - Week 9, 24 June 2020

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK As we move toward the end of this

Semester I would like to thank the school community for your cooperation and

assistance over the past few months. This semester has been very unusual and our school community has faced many

challenges which, I am very proud to say, we have met exceptionally well. During this

time our students have developed some skills which will benefit their growth. Over

the past few months our students have demonstrated many essential and necessary

skills such as organisation, resilience and taking responsibility for themselves.

Teachers have commented on student progress in regards to student responsibility.

We commend our students in getting ready for the day, taking care of their own items,

moving around school independently and showing the confidence that they can do it

when faced with challenges. Pupil Free Day

Next week (Friday 3 June 2020) is our Pupil Free Day for Term 2.

These days are of high importance to us as a learning community, as they give us the

opportunity to be involved in professional development and the opportunity to engage

in deep collegial discussions regarding our practice. We will be focussing on whole

school Maths planning, Talk for Writing, Student Well-Being and Behaviour

Management and we will be doing further work on the Aboriginal Framework.

Reports

Due to the pandemic, attendance rates have been very irregular. This has presented us

with a challenge in the way we deliver our full curriculum. As a result of this very uncharacteristic time, semester reports will

be different. They will not include A to E grades. Reports will include a brief comment

for English and Maths, a general comment and an effort rating in each subject.

Phase 4: Guidelines for Schools

As part of Recovery Phase 4 we are required to implement the next changes,

however I will communicate this information to parents/carers next week

when we have a clear direction from the

Department of Education.

Chaplaincy Changes

Vicki Banks has reduced her Chaplaincy day to one

day a week and she will continue her role at our

school on Tuesdays. Our school is allocated 2 days

a week to Chaplaincy support therefore, we

have a new Chaplain who has joined our school community and will

be supporting us every Wednesday. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce

Charis Chua who has commenced her chaplaincy as of today. Charis has met our wonderful students and we are really

looking forward to her settling in to our school and having a positive impact upon

our school community. Watch this space as Charis and I have been

discussing new initiatives such as Drum Beat and Wednesday Lunch Fun Club which

Charis will implement at our school soon. This is an exciting time for KPS.

Cleaners

A special thank you goes out to our school Cleaners. You have done an amazing job this

Semester in keeping our school clean. Our students, teachers and parents thank you for

your efforts. Your job is one of the most important jobs in our school and you have provided us with a safe, clean learning

environment which we appreciate and take pride in.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity

to wish everyone a happy and safe break for the school holidays. I would like to praise

and applaud teachers for their hard work and dedication to the education of our

students and I wish them a restful and very well deserved break. Despite this difficult

period, they have had a positive effect on student academic performance and

achievements. We appreciate their continued persistent willpower. I am looking

forward to Semester Two and I thank every community member of Kewdale Primary School.

Dilek Yavuz

ACTING PRINCIPAL

Thursday, 25 June

Crazy Hair Day Gold coin donation

29 June to 2 July

NAIDOC Week celebrations

Monday, 29 June

7.00pm P&C Meeting

Thursday, 4 July

PA NAIDOC Assembly for students

LAST DAY OF TERM

Friday, 3 July

School Development Day/Pupil Free Day

(No Students)

4-19 July School Holidays

Monday, 20 July

School Development Day/Pupil Free Day

(No Students)

Tuesday, 21 July

STUDENTS RESUME

www.facebook.com/kewdaleps?ref=hl

SCHOOL HOURS (K to 6) Start: 8.50am Recess: 11.05-11.25am Lunch: 12.25-1.10pm Finish: 3.10pm

Students should not be on school premises before 8.30am or after 3.30pm

ALL CHILDREN NEED TO BE COLLECTED ON TIME AFTER

SCHOOL.

SCHOOL

PHOTOGRAPHS

FOR 2020

School photos for 2020 have been

set for

Monday, 10th August and

Friday, 14th August

More information and envelopes

will be distributed early next term.

KINDERGARTEN

KINDY ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN FOR 2021!

Is your child excited to start their first day of school?

Now’s the time to get your child school ready and apply to

enrol them in Kindergarten for 2021! If your child is four

years old by 30 June 2021, you can apply to enrol them in

our school.

Contact us by 24 July 2020 to apply.

PRE-PRIMARY

NOW IS THE TIME TO ENROL FOR 2021!

(This applies to our CURRENT KINDERGARTEN

students also)

Now’s the time to apply to enrol them in Pre-primary for

2021!

If your child is five years old by 30 June 2021, you can apply

to enrol them in our school.

Contact us by 24 July 2020 to apply.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWARD RECIPIENTS

ROOM HONOUR CERTIFICATES

18 June

Room EC2, PP Isla C., Azahlia E., Hamna A.

Room EC3, PP/1 Emily T., Kevin H., Ada S.

Room A1, Year 1 Oliver S., Allysa Z.

Room A2, Year 1 Caleb H., Jigme D.

Room 1, Year 2 Lexi W., Olivia P.

Room 2, Year 2/3 Muhammad K., Mya W.

Room 15, Year 3 Taaha R., Hamsa Y.

Room 14, Year 3/4 Kaiden R. Michael R.

Room 13, Year 4/5 Iya R., Jack A.

Room10, Year 5/6 Gabriel T., Josiah G., Yusuf Y.

FUNKY SOCKS YEAR 6 FUNDRAISER

The Funky Sock Fundraiser has been a big success. There are still some available for sale

at $10 for 1 pair or $15 for 2 pair. Please see me in Room EC2 if you would like to

purchase any. We’ve seen some very colourful patterns walking around the school.

The proceeds of the sales will go towards the Year 6 graduating class.

Emma Richmond

Room EC2 Teacher

1. Pick up an Application for Enrolment form from the office foyer or download an editable PDF

Application form from our webpage www.kewdaleps.wa.edu.au/.

2. Drop off or email forms and supporting documents to the school office

UNIFORM SHOP

With a limit of only 100 parents permitted within the

school grounds at this particular point, we are still

unfortunately unable to open the uniform shop for now.

However, our Uniform Co-ordinator is now able to be on-

site to process orders.

Steps to order:

fill in a uniform order form (available from the office

foyer on the table just inside the front door), or

request via email to

Rae.Ramsden@education.wa.edu.au,

place form and cash (sorry, no card payments available

currently) in an envelope and place in the P&C box in

the school office.

Please make sure you practice social distancing when

entering and leaving the office, or give the envelope to

your child to place in the box.

Please note that the office is open for enquiries and

official business.

It is not to be used as a thoroughfare in and out of the

school.

LONG-SLEEVED POLO SHIRTS

Long-sleeved polo shirts are available in limited supply at a

cost of $22. Please fill in a form, as shown above, if you

wish to order one for your child.

P & C NEWS

***Change of Date—Crazy Hair Day*** Thursday, 25th of June

Come to school with a crazy hair style.

Please bring along a gold coin donation.

Thank you for your continued support.

NEXT MEETING

Monday, 29th June 2020

at 7.00pm in the School Library.

P & C Committee

END OF TERM 2 STUDENT REWARD

We have successfully made it through Term 2. Most

students have adjusted well to a very different school

setting and have successfully held on to their 'Good

Standing'.

They will be rewarded for their excellent behaviour and

hard work in class by having an in class games afternoon.

When: Thursday 2nd July (Week 10)

Where: In their classroom

Bring your own: Students are allowed to bring from

home, boards games or card games that they can play

with their peers.

Please make sure your child's games are clearly labelled

with their name.

If you have any questions please contact your child's

classroom teacher.

Cecilia Griffin

Acting Deputy Principal

INTERNATIONAL CLEANERS DAY

Last Monday (15th June) was a very special day at Kewdale Primary School.

It was a day we recognized our wonderful cleaners who have worked

tirelessly to keep us all safe during the pandemic. They have been so busy

cleaning every part of our school and we wanted to let them know how

special we think they are. Many classes decided to make thank you posters

just to let then know how much their hard work has meant to us.

NAIDOC WEEK AT KEWDALE PS

NAIDOC Week will run in Week 10 of this term, with

activities held throughout the week.

Overseas Tours

We travel to Singapore every 2 years and visit the UK every 4 years

After school matches

We play in the Glory Cup competition

Education

We offer Coaching and Referee Licenses from Football West

Curriculum

4 lessons week covering technical, tactical, physical and personal

development

Scholarships

Two Scholarships awarded worth $300

Success

47 state representatives

3 national team representatives

62/78 South East Zone Championship wins

State shield champions 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

State Futsal champions 2019, Year 7/8/9/10

Lynwood SHS2018 School of the year

An Independent Public School that offers the ONLY approved Specialist Soccer Academy in the South East corridor

Applications for Year 7 2021

Would you like to attend a High School that has a soccer program?

Application Process:1. Complete an application form and return to LSHS2. Receive an invitation to trial 3. Trial at LSHS4. Primary School reference check5. May be offered a place in Academy if selected

Teachers and Coaches:• Mr Tony Campbell – AFC C license coach• Mrs Gourley – UEFA & AFC A license coach • Ms Williams – AFC Pro licence

The Program

Trials 30th July, 1st SeptemberContact Lynwood SHS for details

9354 0600

ROTARY CLUB OF BELMONT GIFT

We were delighted to receive a special gift from the

Rotary Club of Belmont recently, “thanks to all staff for

their magnificent work for our children, especially in recent

months.”

So very kind and thoughtful. Thank you.

BETTER HEALTH PROGRAM

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation face-to-face programs

continue to be cancelled until further notice.

However, the online version of the program (formally named

TEAM Kids Online) featuring weekly phone call support will

continue uninterrupted.

Please note that Term 3 2020 places on the online

version of the program are limited, with places being

offered to families completely free of charge on a first

come first served basis.

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