1

Principal’s Message

Voluntary School Contributions

Kindy: $40 per child

PP-Yr 6:

$60 per child

P&C CONTRIBUTION $40 per child

These fees can be paid via Direct Debit, cheque or

EFTPOS. Please contact the office

anytime. 9401 1255

School Contact MacDonald Ave Padbury 6025 Ph: 9401 1255 Fax: 9401 0988 Email:padbury.ps@ education.wa.edu.au Web: www.padburyps. wa.edu.au SMS Attendance to 0437 208 493 (text only) School Times 8.55am: Start of day 10.55-11.15am: Recess 12.45-1.20pm: Lunch 3.00pm: End of day Term Dates 2017 Term 1 2018 31st Jan—13th April Term 2 2018 30th April—29th June Term 3 2018 17th July— 21st Sept Term 4 2018 9th October—13th Dec

C a r i n g f o r t h e F u t u r e

Pa dbur y P r ima r y S choo l

NEWSLETTER ISSUE No. 5 5th April 2018

First term has certainly gone past very quickly. This term, in addition to our regular classroom programs we have celebrated Harmony Day, undertaken football clinics and had our school photos completed. Last week we conducted our Easter assembly and our ANZAC Service will be held next Friday 13th March in the undercover area. The service will commence at 9.30am and will be held on the lawn area outside the new undercover area. All parents are welcome to attend and I look forward to the usual fantastic turnout of parents at this important event. NAPLAN The National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) will be held next term for all students in year three and five. The test dates are Tuesday 15th May to Thursday 17th May. Students who are away on these days can be caught up on the Friday of the same week in some of the tests. It is important for students to be present. SCHOOL GROUNDS I would encourage children to stay away from the school grounds during the holidays. We do have vacation care running from the undercover area offered by the Whitfords after school and vacation care. If parents see anything unusual happening with people acting suspiciously around the buildings please contact School Watch on the number provided in the newsletter. I hope all families have an enjoyable and safe holiday break and I look forward to seeing everyone back at school for term 2. Students resume on Monday 30th April 2018.

PRINCIPAL Neil Wood

MON TUES WED THUR FRI

Week 10

02/04 Easter Monday

03/04 Easter Tuesday

04/04

05/04 06/04 FREE DRESS DAY

SPORTS THEMED

Week 11

09/04 10/04 11/04 12/04 13/04 ANZAC

ASSEMBLY

2

Administration Neil Wood Principal Kim Atkins Deputy Principal Teri Tan Manager Corporate Services Tania Miltrup School Officer

School Council 2018

Lisa Maishman

Chair Person

P&C Committee 2018

Jenny Evans President Nicola Graham Vice President Jo Clarke Treasurer Louise McConnel Secretary

Room 15 Year 3 Gracie Hall Room 15 Year 3 JiaMan Sun Room 14 Year 4 Byrson Uleman Room 15 Year 4 Owen Mathews Room 17 Year 5 Seth Portwine Room 17 Year 6 Jade Uleman Room 10 Year P Ruby Rodgers Room 10 Year P Shayla Garlett Room 8 Year 1 Jake Hungerford Room 8 Year 1 Damina Chu Room 8 Year 2 Kate Butler

Taikoz Drumming

3

Harmony Day Harmony Day

4

Education Security If you notice suspicious behaviour on our school site call: 1800 177 777 9264 4632

Pupil Free Days Term 2 2nd June Term 3 17th July Term 4 9th October 15th December

Easter Assembly

5

Juliette Basini

Room 17

Coby Correa

Room 15 Oscar Noble

Room 10

Rachel Vargas

Room 14 Jessie Uleman

Room 8

6

s

Kids love nature-based playgrounds and our second installment is getting ever closer!

Researchers at the University of Western Australia have found the benefits of nature-based

playgrounds range from the development of gross motor skills, stimulation of imagination and

building of resilience. Natural, irregular and challenging spaces helps kids learn to assess and

navigate risk, as well as building their confidence and positive relationships with each other.

Easter Raffle and Colouring-In Competition

Thanks to the generosity of the Padbury PS community we raised a total of $709.50 that will

go to the new nature-based play equipment! The winner of the 1st place raffle prize was

Connor from room 10.

As many of you witnessed at the parade, the Easter Bonnet competition was fierce this year!

The winners were: Bianca (room 17), Nathan (room 15), Logan (room 14), Jai Tai (room 8) and

Eloise (room 10). We’d like to thank the judges: Jade Lori-Haggis, Tania Miltrup, Teri Tan and

Heather Longworth.

The winners of the colouring in competition were: Juliette (room 17), Coby (room 15), Rachel

(room 14), Jessie (room 8) and Oscar (room 10). Thanks to all who entered!

Free Dress Day, Friday 6th April – Sports Theme

The Free Dress Day this term is going to be held on Friday the 6th of April and the theme is:

your favourite sport. Please note that bathers and other swimwear are not appropriate, and

students still need to wear closed in shoes.

Lions’ Community Fair, MacDonald Reserve – Sunday 8th April

Just a shout out to the good parents, guardians and community attached to Padbury PS that

the P&C are running a fundraising and public relations stall at the Lions’ Community Fair. We

still need some volunteers to help put our best foot forward in our wider community. Please

contact Nicola Graham if you can help out on the day.

Second Hand Uniform Sales Wednesday 11th April 3:00 – 3:45pm

The second hand uniform sale will be held at the old canteen in the old undercover area.

Uniform tops & faction shirts for a gold coin, dresses and jackets for $5. You will also be able

to purchase communication folders & school bags at this time. If you have any other queries

regarding the second-hand uniform, please contact Kadija via the Facebook group page.

Mother’s Day Market Thursday 10th May

The Mother’s Day Market will be held on the morning of Thursday the 10th of May (week 2,

term 2). It’s a special opportunity for students to buy a lovely little gift for their mother or

grandmother. All gifts will be between $1 - $5. The kindy children in green group are welcome

to come along in the morning to make a purchase.

Any donations for the market are greatly appreciated and can be delivered to the front office.

Please check the flyer for any further information. Any volunteers to help run the stall on the

Thursday morning would be greatly appreciated too. Please contact Danielle MacDonald if you

can help out.

Entertainment Books

The 2018/19 Entertainment books or digital edition are now available; you are supporting the

Padbury PS P&C when buying through us. The cost is $70 and you can purchase by

contacting Natalie Pursell or via our Padbury Community Facebook page; there are 6 early

birds offers that can be used right away – strictly for a limited time only.

Money Worm Thursday 21st June

Towards the end of Term 2 the money worm will be making a visit to Padbury Primary School so

get your kids to start collecting coins. Perhaps a few odd jobs might need doing…

P & C News!

7

Education Security If you notice suspicious behaviour on our school site call: 1800 177 777 9264 4632

LOST AND

FOUND BOX

Please go through the lost and found box in the undercover area.

All unclaimed items will be donated to a charity.

School Banking

School banking is held each week on a Wednesday in the school library. We

are still seeking a volunteer to help with the school banking on every second

Wednesday morning (for about an hour) starting term 2. It is easy to do and

training will be provided.

Canteen News

Padbury Primary School P&C run canteen will be open 1 day per week as of

term 1 on a THURSDAY. Just a reminder that you can complete your recess and

lunch order via Our Online Canteen at www.quickcliq.com.au or at the canteen.

Duncraig Senior High School will be providing a lunch only order service to our

school on a MONDAY only. You can order via www.flexischools.com.au orders

close at 8:30am on the day of delivery. Prior to your first order, you will need to

register with this website.

Next P&C Meeting – Wednesday 2nd May, 7pm

Any potential new members are welcome to attend this meeting to see what

this is all about. The meetings are productive, and we are always interested to

hear new ideas. Kids are also welcome.

Date Events

Term 1: Every Monday Duncraig High School will deliver lunch

orders to school. Mondays only.

Term 1: Every Wednesday School Banking

Term 1: Every Thursday Padbury Primary School Canteen will be

open. Thursdays only.

Term 1: 6th April (Friday) Student Free Dress Day (Gold Coin do-

nation) - Theme: Your favourite sport!

Term 1: 8th April (Sunday) Lion’s Community Fair (MacDonald Re-

serve)

Term 2: 10th May (Thursday) Mother’s Day Market

Term 1: 11th April (Thursday) Second Hand Uniform Sales

Term 2: 21st June Money Worm

8

Joondalup Twilight Lantern Parade

14 Padbury Primary Students from Intuitive Souls Kids Art Classes participated in

the Joondalup Twilight Lantern Parade on Saturday 24th March. The Festival

marked Joondalup’s 20th Anniversary. The regions biggest cultural event.

The children had the honour of leading 1000 participants with colourful, illuminat-

ed lanterns, puppets & stilt walkers. A series of collaboration between local artists,

performers, schools and community groups to develop The Water Story.

The theme was REFLECT, stand still and take a moment to look back and take in

your surroundings delivered sights,

KUMON PADBURY EDUCATION CENTRE

Padbury Primary School Instructor: Anna Villarroya

Tel: 0421 769 328 Email: kumonpadbury@gmail.com

9

10