Byford Primary School
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36 Clifton Street
Byford WA 6122
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Email: byford.ps@education.wa.edu.au
Phone: 08 9526 6300
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NEWSLETTER 27 MAY 2021

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NEWSLETTER 27 MAY 2021

Please assist us in reducing vandalism at the school by contacting one of the telephone numbers listed below if you notice any suspicious behaviour on the school grounds.

Police Non-Emergency

131 444

Mundijong Police

9526 5111

Armadale Police

9399 0222

Education Security

9264 4771 or 9264 4632

Dear Families and Friends,

Welcome to our second Newsletter for Term 2. It is hard to believe that we are already half way through the term! It has been a busy first half of the term and there are still lots of events to look forward to in the second half of the term.

Semester 1 Student Progress Reports

Your child will receive a Semester 1 Progress Report at the end of Term 2. This progress report will provide you with information on how your child is progressing against the curriculum taught so far in the year. Reports will be emailed home on Monday 28 June 2021.

Faction Cross Country

Our school Faction Cross Country is being held next Wednesday morning, the 2nd June. This event involves students from Years 3 to 6. Parents and family are all welcome to attend, the first event will start at 8:50am. A message will be sent home on Class Dojo over the next couple of days with more details.

NAPLAN

Congratulations to our Year 3 and 5 students for completing their NAPLAN assessments over the last two weeks. I am pleased to say we did not experience any technical difficulties, and all students put in their best efforts. With the assessments conducted online, we are expecting results in early Term 3.

School Development Day & Public Holiday

A reminder that there is a school development day (student free day) planned for Week 7, Friday 4th June. This is followed by the WA Day Public holiday on Monday 7th June. Students return to school on Tuesday 8th June.

Kindergarten & Pre-Primary Applications to enrol 2022

Byford Primary School is now taking enrolment applications for students entering Kindergarten and Pre Primary in 2022. Both Byford Primary School and Byford Community Kindergarten will be offering a Kindergarten program in 2022. When completing an application to enrol for Kindergarten, parents will be asked to nominate which program they wish to apply for. 

Application forms for Pre Primary 2022 have been sent out to our current Kindergarten students.  Parents of children currently attending Kindergarten programs this year (2021) must apply at the school for Pre Primary placement in 2022 if you wish your child to continue attending Byford Primary School. 

Jody Harrington

Principal

Ph 9526 6300

Email: Byford.PS@education.wa.edu.au

The school photo orders will be coming home by the end of next week.. Please note the following:

  • Magnetic photo frames and additional prints are slotted between the prints of your package.

  • Key chains are packed separately and distributed by the school office to the classroom teachers, who then distribute to the students. Check with your teacher if you have not received yours as yet.

  • Sibling photos (if applicable to your school) are delivered to the eldest child and placed inside their photo package as additional prints if applicable.

  • Digital negative orders will be sent to your email address supplied within 3-5 days of the school photo delivery. Don’t forget to check your junk mail folders.

  • You are still able to place additional orders via the Kapture website.

  • Please note special group photos such as school captains, councillors and sporting teams will be taken in Term 4 and will be available for order then.

If you ordered photos more than 10 days after photo day, your order will be handled separately and mailed directly to your home address within the next 28 days. Check your confirmation email for more information.

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Kind regards

The Kapture Crew

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Our school Faction Cross Country event is coming up next Wednesday morning, 2nd June, commencing at 8:45am.  The event is for our Year 3 to Year 6 students and will be held across the road in the school's vacant land.  

Family and friends are invited to view the event from the centre of the school block.  We look forward to seeing you there to cheer and support our runners.

Also Coming up.... Interschool Cross Country (for selected students) on Wednesday 16th June, more information provided closer to event.  Please save the date!

Byford Primary School is now taking enrolment applications for students entering Kindergarten and Pre-primary in 2022. Both Byford Primary School and Byford Community Kindergarten will be offering a Kindergarten program in 2022. When completing an application to enrol for Kindergarten, parents will be asked to nominate which program they wish to apply for. 

Your child can only enrol in one of these programs.

Children born between July 1 2017 & June 30 2018 are eligible to apply for Public School Kindergarten.

Children born between July 1 2016 & June 30 2017 are eligible to apply for Public School Pre-primary.

 When making an application for enrolment, please bring a copy of;

  • Your child’s birth certificate
  • Passport and Visa Grant Notice (if born overseas)
  • Proof of residential address (e.g. utility bill, lease agreement);
  • AIR Immunisation History Statement (that is not more than 2 months old), and
  • Family Court Orders (if applicable)

What is the difference between a Community Kindergarten and a school-based Kindergarten? Please click here for details:

To enrol at Byford Primary School, Clifton Street, click here:

To enrol at Byford Community Kindergarten, Park Road, click here:

Application forms are also available on our website https://byfordps.wa.edu.au/ or can be obtained from the Front Office.

Application forms for Pre-primary 2022 will be sent out to our current Kindergarten students.  Parents of children currently attending Kindergarten programs this year (2021) must apply at the school for Pre Primary placement in 2022 if you wish your child to continue attending Byford Primary School.  Please note, students residing outside our catchment area may still apply, however your application may not be successful. 

Students in Pre-primary in 2021 will automatically roll over into Year 1 in 2022 and beyond. If your child will not be returning to Byford Primary School in 2022, please notify the School Office.

It should be noted that an application does not confirm placement for any child – selection criteria may apply. Application details will be used to assist the school in organising classes and placements for next year. Parents of children who are offered placement at Byford Primary School will be asked to complete formal enrolment details at that time. Unsuccessful applicants will be offered a place in a school as close to their residential location as possible or be referred to their local school in the case of Pre Primary students.

 Applications required by Friday 23rd July 2021.

All applicants will be advised of their child’s placement during Term 3 this year. Enrolment applications can be made through the school office between the hours of 9.30am to 2:30pm.

Room 7 have been working hard so far this term, especially on preparing for and then doing their NAPLAN Tests.

We have also been preparing for our Assembly item for the 26th of May.

Our song is ‘Sing’ by Ben Lee and reminds us about the joys of singing and dancing to uplift our energies and have fun.

We have prepared some mind maps to share our feelings and beliefs and would like to share some with you.


The incursions purpose was to extend the student’s understanding of the different animals on a farm, what they provide us with (food and fibre) and how they are cared for ensuring their basic needs are met, such as food/nutrients, water, space, protection. Developing these understandings supports the student’s Design and Technologies knowledge and understanding and the technologies contexts of food and fibre production.

The students got to feed sheep, interact with the animals and learn about their basic needs. We all fell in love with the animals and had so much fun!

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Congratulations and well done to all students who received Merit Awards.  Keep up the great work!

Ruby A Ashanti A Orin C Freya C Bodee D
Holly D Ariana H Melody H Serena J Sapphire J
Kyah K Adelyn M Memphis P Ella P Ella 
Indie S Ella S Charlize T Emma W Daniel W
Hayden W Austin A Kane B Hudson B Chris C
Subhan D Yalda D Aoife D Isabella D Jordyn H
Matilda-Rose J Eeshaal K Havana K Levi K Everly M
Ryder P Alexis P Aiden P Lincoln P Lexy P
Jax P Ella S Oliver S Chael S Alexandria W



Each month two students are chosen as our ‘Aussie of the Month’ and are presented with a badge, certificate and reward at our assembly.

It is awarded to an outstanding citizen in our school community. 

Contratulations to our winners for April and May:

Solara S and Emily G

Bianca L and Max M

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Bendigo Bank Raffle

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Bendigo Bank has given Byford Primary School P&C, and other not for profit Community Groups, raffle tickets as a fundraising opportunity. They have generously provided raffle tickets to sell; the school will get to keep all proceeds.  That’s right every ticket you sell the money will go straight to the school!  There are 6 great prizes to be won.

1st Prize is $15,000 cash!!  There are also five $1,000 Bendigo Bank savings accounts.

Tickets come in books of 10 and cost $5 each or $50 a book.  Please see the Front Office if you wish to sell a book on behalf of Byford Primary School P&C.

Canteen

The Byford Primary School Canteen is open for recess and lunch on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Orders can be made direct to the canteen, or through QuickCliq  https://quickcliq.com.au/.

If you have any spare time on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday, volunteers are required to help in the canteen.

New Canteen Menu available here: 

Uniform Shop

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QuickCliq is our onling ordering system and it's an easy and convenient way to order your child’s uniform.  QuickCliq is approved by the Department of Education, it’s free, safe and secure.  You can use Paypal or Credit Card for immediate payment.  You can also use Direct Deposit.  To sign up, click www.Quickcliq.com.au 

If you are unable to order online, order forms (with cash payment) can be left at the Front Office.  Please ensure there is a name and contact number provided.

Orders can still be placed at the Uniform Shop which opens Wednesday (fortnightly, same day as assembly) from 2:15pm - 3:00pm.

To ease the financial burden on families over the year, we encourage parents to make payments throughout the year, to be assigned to fees, excursions and swimming etc. 

This can be as a regular weekly or fortnightly payment, or whenever you have funds available.  See the Admin Staff in the front office to arrange this.  You will be provided a breakdown of payments made, should you require.

Payment options are as follows:

  • Cash
  • EFTPOS
  • Credit / Debit Card over the phone
  • Direct Deposit – Byford Primary  BSB: 066-040  Account No: 19902028

Please enter the name of your child and the purpose of the payment in the description field i.e. A Smith Zoo Exc. 

Please DO NOT use this account for P&C payments

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A ‘No Hat, Limited Outside Play’ policy is enforced at Byford Primary School all year.  Parents can assist us by reinforcing the need for protection from the sun by ensuring that students have a wide brim hat. Hats can be purchased through the school uniform shop next to Room 3.  Students who do not have a hat are instructed to play under sheltered areas such as the Undercover Area near the canteen. Caps are not acceptable as they do not provide adequate protection to the ears and back of the neck from the sun.

YMCA Out of School Care - Pupil Free Day

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Triple P Positive Parenting Program