Term 3 Week 2 NEWSLETTER 1 August 2019
Willandra Primary School Independent Public School
With Pride We Learn With Pride We Grow
Chidzey Drive Seville Grove 6112 * Ph: (08) 9391 4300 * www.willandraps.wa.edu.au * School App—Flexibuzz
Dear Willandra Community
It is already the end of Week Two, but I would like to officially
welcome everyone back to Term Three. I have enjoyed
hearing all about what the kids got up to on their holidays.
Everyone has settled back into the routine of school life which
has been supported by a positive atmosphere around the
school.
‘With PRIDE we learn. With PRIDE we grow’ is Willandra’s motto;
and it is PRIDE that I will be encouraging across the community.
I am proud to belong to Willandra’s community.
My aim is to instil a sense of PRIDE in all our students in whatever
they do around the school.
At our first student assembly this term, I went through a number
of ways that students can show this:
Students’ can:
Always use their manners; be respectful of others.
Wear our school uniform.
Do their best in their school work.
Always walk on our paths around the school.
Pick up any rubbish they may find.
Be PROUD of themselves!
Students can show PRIDE in their school by simply wearing the
correct uniform. Our uniform consists of:
A blue polo shirt or jacket with the black school logo.
Black shorts, pants or skirt.
Students may also wear their faction shirts, also with the
school logo.
Buckets hats, with their faction colour, must be worn
during all outside activities and play.
Denim is excluded from the School Dress Code.
Students who consistently choose not to comply with the dress
code may be excluded from certain excursions and
programmes. Parents will be contacted if this issue becomes a
problem for the child.
On a personal note, I would like to say how humbled I am at
the opportunity I have been given this semester, to lead the
school I love so much. I am committed to ensuring the students
of Willandra know they are supported in all they do and will be
encouraged to do their best always. Parents, if you need to
speak with me for any reason; please make an appointment
through the front office; this ensures that I am able to give due
time and attention to your issue.
All the best for the term ahead.
Regards
Mark Smith PRINCIPAL
Value:
Tolerance
& Inclusion
Weeks 1-5
Coming Events
Term 3 Week 3
Mon 5 Aug
Breakfast Club 7.45-8.15am
Cluster 3 Wet Area
Tue 6 Aug
School Banking 8.00-8.20 am
Cluster 3 Wet Area
Wed 7 Aug
Breakfast Club 7.45-8.15am
Cluster 3 Wet Area
Uniform Shop Closed
*Online Uniform orders delivered to
classes
Canteen Closed
P & C Meeting 6.30pm
Thur 8 Aug
TA 9 Junior Parent Assembly
Techno Café 2.40-3.20pm
Fri 9 Aug
Breakfast Club 7.45-8.15am
Cluster 3 Wet Area
*Online Uniform orders delivered to
classes
Value:
Tolerance
& Inclusion
Weeks 1-5
Coming Events
Term 3 Week 4
Mon 12 Aug
Breakfast Club 7.45-8.15am
Cluster 3 Wet Area
Musica Viva Incursion
Tue 13 Aug School Banking 8.00-8.20 am
Cluster 3 Wet Area
Wed 14 Aug
Breakfast Club 7.45-8.15am
Cluster 3 Wet Area
Uniform Shop Closed
*Online Uniform orders delivered to
classes
Canteen Closed
Senior Dalefest
Rainbow Free Dress Day
Thur 15 Aug
TA 8 Junior Parent Assembly
Newsletter
Techno Café 2.40-3.20pm
Fri 16 Aug Breakfast Club 7.45-8.15am
Cluster 3 Wet Area
*Online Uniform orders delivered to
classes
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Term 3 Week 2 WILLANDRA PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
YEAR 6 BUSSELTON CAMP Tuesday 24th - Friday 27th September 2019 WHEN Week 10, Term 3
WHERE: BAPTIST YOUTH CAMP, Busselton (Caves Road)
HOW MUCH: $ 280
CAMP DEPOSIT: $ 90 due Friday 21st June
(Week 8, Term 2)
CAMP BALANCE: $190 due Friday 6th September
(Week 7, Term 3)
(Part-payments will be accepted until these dates).
These deadlines are non-negotiable. If deposits are not paid by the above mentioned date, students will
be considered as ‘not going’.
Next Camp Meeting : Amended date: Wednesday 11th September in TA 22 at 2.40pm.
Mark Smith, Year 6 Camp Coordinator
PRE PRIMARY 2020 Pre Primary Applications for 2020 were due to be completed at the school office by 26th July 2019 (Week 1,
Term 3).
Pre Primary is compulsory education. Parents must complete an application for children born between
1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015, including the current 2019 Kindergarten students.
Pre Primary children who reside in our boundary are guaranteed enrolment.
Please bring-
Your child’s birth certificate (if not already provided)
Your child’s immunisation statement (if not already provided)
Recent utility invoice
Court orders (if applicable)
Details and paperwork of any medical condition or disability
If you are not a permanent resident of Australia, we also need your child’s Passport and Visa
documentation.
Please advise staff at the time of completing the application if contact phone numbers have changed.
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Term 3 Week 2 WILLANDRA PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
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Aussies of the Month
Laicee S and Savannah M
Aussie of the Month is a primary school recognition program which has been in operation for
over twenty years. The program recognises personal endeavour, achievement and contribution
to the community and reflects some of the values we share, such as fair go, mateship, respect
and inclusion.
Aussie of the Month is delivered by the same network that presents the Australian of the Year
Awards nationally. The Australian of the Year Awards profile leading citizens who are role models
for us all, who inspire us through their achievements and community participation, and
challenge us to make our own contribution to the community.
Aussie of the Month aims to encourage an appreciation of the diversity and depth of personal
contribution and achievement possible within your school, and bring about increased concern
and consideration for all members of the school community.
Deserving students are nominated by staff and these nominations are considered by the
Administration Team, with one winner named per month.
Aussies of the Month for July are Laicee and Savannah, who were nominated for demonstrating
school values, as noted by their class teachers, demonstrating maturity during challenging
situations and the perseverance to complete all given tasks to a high standard.
Congratulations, Laicee and Savannah, and thank you for helping make our school such a
wonderful place!
Mrs Abernethy
Deputy Principal
Reference:https://www.aussieofthemonth.org.au/
Savannah Laicee
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Term 3 Week 2 WILLANDRA PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Faction Athletics Carnival and Jumps Events—Pre Primary-Year 6 Willandra Jumps and Distance races will be held on Tuesday 27th August 9.30-12.30pm.
Willandra Faction Athletics Carnival (Track and Team games) will take place on Thursday 29th August.
Pre Primary to Year 2 students events take place from 8.45 am to 10.30am.
Year 3 to Year 6 students events take place from 11.00 to 2.00pm. Presentations commence
approximately 2.00pm.
Let’s see lots of faction t-shirts. Make sure your child has plenty to drink and eat, wears a hat and
has suitable footwear to run and participate in. Bare feet will not be allowed.
It’s going to be a GREAT day so, come along and cheer!
Wally Trethewey and Nerissa Tubby
Sport Coordinators
Musica Viva Incursion Notes have been sent home with Pre Primary to Year 6 students this week for the Musica Viva
Incursion. The event will take place on Monday 12th August 2019; permission forms and $4.00 must
be returned to the class teacher by Thursday 8th August.
Term 3 Events
Week Event Date
Week 4 Musica Viva Incursion 8.30-10.30am PP-Yr6 Monday 12th Aug
Senior Dale Fest
Rainbow Free Dress P&C Fundraiser
Wednesday 14th Aug
Week 5 Book Week Assembly and Dress Up Parade Monday 19th Aug
Canning Circus
Kindergarten & Pre Primary Library By Lamplight
Wednesday 21st Aug
Week 6 Faction Jumps & Distance Races
School Board Meeting 6.00pm
Tuesday 27th Aug
P & C Fathers Day Stall Wednesday 28th Aug
Faction Athletics Carnival Track and Field Thursday 29th Aug
Week 6 School Development Day
Students Do Not Attend
One Big Voice Choir Festival
2.45pm leave Willandra PS - RAC Arena
Friday 30th Aug
Week 8 TED’s Birthday Events Tuesday 10th Sept
Science Alive Incursion Thursday 12th Sept
Friday 13th Sept
Week 9 Interschool – Jumps & Distance Races Tuesday 17th Sept
P & C Kindergarten Colour Run Wednesday 18th Sept
Interschool Athletics - Track and Field Thursday 19th Sept
P & C Pre Primary – Year 6 Colour Run Friday 20th Sept
Week 10 Year 6 Busselton Camp Tuesday 24th – Friday 27th
Kindergarten Farmyard Incursion Wednesday 25th Sept
All events are published on Parent Planner distributed in
Week 2/Term 3, on the School website and School APP
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Term 3 Week 2 WILLANDRA PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
P & C News
GENERAL
Welcome back to what is going to be an exciting term ahead. This week we have sent home with
students a P&C package which includes updates of our Term 3 events in advance. Our Colour Explosion
for PP-6 has changed to Friday 20th September, Week 9 to include the Year 6 students who are at Camp
in Week 10. Kindergarten Colour Explosion remains unchanged on Wednesday 18th September 2019.
We have tickets to our Father's Day raffle available to purchase via the blue box and canteen for $3
each from the 1st August until the 21st August 2019. This year, we have some fantastic prizes from Auto
Bahn Haynes, Entertainment Book, Perth Wildcats and Fremantle Dockers. The raffle winners will be
announced at assembly on the 22nd August 2019.
Donations for our Father's Day stall can be dropped off at the office before our stall on Wednesday 28th
September 2019. If you are able to volunteer time at our stall, please contact our P & C.
We currently have a few vacant P & C positions; Vice President, Secretary and Uniform Shop
Coordinator which need to be filled at our next meeting on Wednesday 7th August, in the staff room at
6:30pm. If you are interested in helping our P & C continue the work we do, please contact us via our
Facebook page or leave a message with the office staff and we will be in contact.
Regards Elizabeth
P & C President
CANTEEN
Copies of the Term 3 Canteen menu were distributed to students and is also available on the
school website and APP.
Please remember the CANTEEN IS CLOSED EVERY WEDNESDAY.
No emergency lunches will be available on Wednesdays.
Canteen lunch orders must be placed by 9.30am each day.
Children are not permitted to be in the Canteen as required by the Occupational Health and
Safety policy.
Regards Shellianne and Kelly, Canteen Managers