National Science Week 

Last week was National Science Week, an annual celebration of science and technology. Mrs Phillips took 14 students from Year 4 - 6 to represent the school at Belridge Secondary College. The students worked on several projects linked to this year’s theme Species Survival – More than just sustainability. The Year 4 students created an animal habitat that would affect an animal’s change of survival, Year 5 made a bird feeder, and the Year 6s created a sustainable and inclusive zoo. 

Congratulations to the following students who were selected to participate: 

Year 4 Phoebe C, Rachael G, Byron S and Phoenix K 

Year 5 Zoey P, Makynlee C, Ruth D, and Havana J 

Year 6 Stanley H, Daniel T, Marley W, Charlie K, Flynn R and Erin A. 

One Big Voice 

Well done to our Choir students who have been rehearsing for their big performance at One Big Voice on Thursday 22 August. Mr Sutherland, Ms Read, Mrs Lindemann and Miss Todd are taking 60 students to perform as part of a massed choir at Perth Arena. I am sure that it will be a fantastic night. 

At today’s assembly we had the opportunity to listen to the Choir sing some of the songs they will be performing. It is sounding fabulous. 

Christmas Carols Night 

It is hard to believe that we are talking about Christmas, but we are already planning for Christmas Carols. Please mark on your calendar Thursday 28 November 2024 for our twilight Carols Night. More details will be provided, closer to the event. 

Children’s Book Week 

This year’s theme is ‘Reading is Magic’ and magic always happens on dress up day. All students are invited to come to school tomorrow,Wednesday 21 August dressed as someone or something from a book. There will be a parade from 9:00 am in the undercover area. As always, the staff have been busy with their own creations.  

Positive Behaviour in Schools 

Did you know that there is a fortnightly morning tea for a student in every class who achieves the highest number of Class Dojos? Last Thursday 18 students enjoyed morning tea with Ms Selley, Mrs Reid and Mrs Perry. The menu varies but usually includes popcorn, a drink, fruit or vegetables and a muffin. Some students have been rewarded for more than one morning tea and there are always new faces. The students collect Dojos for showing kindness, respect, being responsible and doing their best.  

So, staff do not miss out, there is a side competition going where staff can nominate a colleague who is demonstrating PBS during their day. Mrs Jackaman and Miss Mercer were our most recent winners. 

Assembly news 

The next assembly will be held on Tuesday 3 September and is being presented by Rooms 12 and 13. It will commence at 2:15 pm in the undercover area. 

P&C Association news 

There will be a P&C Association meeting on Wednesday 4 September 2024 from 7.00 pm in the staffroom.  

Do not forget the annual P&C disco which is happening Friday 30 August 2024. It is free but you must register your children, so we know who is coming. More details are in the newsletter. 

Faction Athletics 

Term 3 is all about athletics. Mr Morrey is preparing all the students for Faction Carnival Week. 

The key dates are: 

• Monday 9 September – 200m, 400m and Tug of War (Year 3 – 6) 

• Tuesday 10 September – Long Jump and Long Throw (Year 3 – 6) 

• Friday 13 September – Faction Carnival (PP – 6) 

More details regarding Faction Carnival Week will be sent home soon.  

School Dress Code 

Just a reminder that all students are required to wear a broad-brimmed or bucket school hat. Caps are not part of the dress code and do not provide enough sun protection.  

Ms Selley

Principal