From the Principal
Dear families
Today is HARMONY DAY and we will join with Australia to celebrate our cultural diversity and acknowledge the
contribu�ons of people who have come from so many different countries to live in Australia, whilst also recognising the
tradi�onal owners of our land. Australia is one of the most culturally and linguis�cally diverse countries in the world, with
over half of our popula�on being born overseas or having one or more parents who were born overseas.
The first Harmony Day was in 1966. It was held in remembrance of events that took place in Sharpeville, South Africa, on
21st March, 6 years earlier, when a number of people in a large crowd who were peacefully demonstra�ng against
apartheid laws, were killed or injured by police. Apartheid, which means “apartness,” was a system where people of
different races were treated differently under different laws. This system was abolished in 1991.
Harmony Day aims to recognise the many posi�ve aspects of living in a mul�cultural society; acknowledge what we are
doing to be accep�ng of all; address any aspects of racism that may exist in our community and reinforce posi�ve messages
of welcome and that “everyone belongs”.
The message of Harmony Day, EVERYONE BELONGS, celebrates our cultural diversity and reminds us why it is so important
to demonstrate what we value at Carramar – to be a welcoming and inclusive school where we respect each other and
always demonstrate a strong sense of community and belonging. Be proud of your culture and accep�ng of others.
We will be having a brief whole school assembly this morning, where our choir will perform and some students will share
some insights of their cultural heritage. Students are asked to wear orange clothing, (the colour of harmony) or our school
uniform. Please remember clothing and footwear must be appropriate. Parents are most welcome to a2end.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Congratula�ons to Mr Travis Robinson, who was elected as our new School Board Chair at the recent mee�ng. Thanks again
to Jodie Du2on, for the work she has done during her �me as Chair of our School Board. Thanks also to Steve Hall for his
contribu�ons to our Board as Community Member. Steve has chosen to step down from this posi�on. All Board Members
are providing a personal bio to be tabled on our website and included in our next newsle2er.
LAPATHON
This will be a wonderful whole school event before we break for our Easter vaca�on. I am sure all the students have been
busy sourcing sponsors. Thanks to our P & C for coordina�ng this event.
BUS STOP ON MILLENDON ST
We acknowledge that whilst there is limited shade at this bus stop, commuters are asked to not wait on private property
very close to the houses. Thank you for being considerate to our residents.
FATHERING PROJECT: “Carramar Champion Dads”
Thank you to all our dads & father figures involved in our “Carramar Champion Dads” group. The idea behind this group
comes from an organisa�on known as The Fathering Project. The first event for the year is the Easter Egg Hunt next
Tuesday 27th
March.
Further informa�on regarding this group and events planned for the year was shared on class CONNECT pages today. If you
would like to join this group, have some great ideas to share and want to help out, email Andy, Damien, Sco2 and Travis at
It is hard to believe that in 15 days our first term of the year will be over – where has the �me gone?
Have a wonderful fortnight.
Maree James
Principal
Email: [email protected]
Www.carramarps.wa.edu.au Wednesday 21st March 2018 Issue 4
Ph: 08 9405 0600
RESPECTFUL
Carramar
SAFE
A LEARNER
A STAR
RESPONSIBLE
I AM
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Merit Award Winners Chaplain’s Chat
Hi Everyone,
It’s been a great start to
the year here at Carramar
Primary School. I would just
like to remind you that it is
a long year ahead and it is important to pace yourself in
all that you do. I thought a story would encourage you
and I am sure most of you have heard it. It’s about a
Rabbit and a Tortoise!
There once was a speedy Rabbit who bragged about how
fast he could run. Tired of hearing him boast, the tortoise
challenged him to a race. All the animals in the forest
gathered to watch.
The rabbit ran down the road for a while and then paused
to rest. He looked back at the tortoise and cried out,
“How do you expect to win this race when you are
walking along at your slow pace?”
The Rabbit stretched himself out alongside the road and
fell asleep, thinking, “There is plenty of �me to relax.”
The Tortoise walked and walked, never stopping un�l he
came to the finish line.
The animals who were watching cheered so loudly for
Tortoise that they woke up the Rabbit. The Rabbit
stretched, yawned and began to run again, but it was too
late. Tortoise had already crossed the finish line.
Have a great week!
Mr Booysen
Lapathon
Thursday 29th March
1.10pm - 1.40 PP & Yr 1
1.45pm - 2.30pm Yr 2 - 6
Kindy Lapathon
9.00am - 9.30am ECE Playground
A Groups - Thursday 5th April
B Groups - Friday 6th April
Everyone gets an icy pole
The money you raise isn’t due back un�l
a�er the holidays so there is plenty of
�me to collect.
Easter Break
Finaldayforstudents
Thursday29thMarch
Studentsreturn
Wednesday4thApril
We are disposing of two easels if
anyone is interested.
Please contact the office. First
come, first served.
Girls Pool A
1. Hocking A
2. Madeley A
3. Carramar
4. Landsdale A
5. Hocking C
6. Carnaby Rise C
7. Carnaby Rise A
Girls Pool B
1. Hocking D
2. Woodvale
3. Hocking B
4. Carnaby Rise B
5. Landsdale B
6. Madeley B
Boys Pool A
1. Hocking A
2. Woodvale A
3. Madeley C
4. Madeley A
5. Carramar C
6. Carnaby Rise A
7. Landsdale A
8. Carramar A
Boys Pool B
1. Madeley B
2. Carramar B
3. Landsdale B
4. Woodvale B
5. Carramar D
6. Hocking B
7. Carnaby Rise B
On Friday 9th March, the Annual T20 Milo Cricket Compe��on
was held at Kingsway Spor�ng Complex. Carramar PS entered 5
teams, mixed up of Years 4, 5 and 6 boys and girls.
The students enjoyed their day with 5 games spread over the
whole day. Our boys and girls teams performed very well, picking
up at least 3 wins out of 5 games! This included a Carramar Vs
Carramar game, which came down to the wire! We showed that
we have some aspiring cricket talent in the years to come.
Overall, the day was a huge success! Many thanks to Mr Mala�os,
Mr Booysen and the many parents who helped out, making the
day a smooth event for all. Well done to all students on their
fantas�c behaviour, they showed true Carramar expecta�ons.
Mr Boulay
T20 Milo CompetitionT20 Milo CompetitionT20 Milo CompetitionT20 Milo Competition
Year 3, T12 Symbol Hands inspired by Aboriginal artwork. Mrs Pilgrim
Carramar Primary School Pre Kindy Playgroup
Where: Carramar Primary School
Kindy T1 Room
When: Fridays 9.00am - 11.00am
Please bring a piece of fruit to be shared, a hat, water
bo�le and a gold coin dona�on.
At Playgroup:
∗ You have fun playing with your child
∗ You can meet other parents
∗ Your child becomes familiar with the school en-
vironment ready for future years.
For more informa�on please call Bronwyn Denman on 9405
0603 or speak to the co-ordinators on the day.
Families a2ending will need to be registered with Play-
group WA.
Membership is $35 per family or $15 with HCC.
For more details please visit -