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Police Non-Emergency 131 444 |
Mundijong Police 9526 5111 |
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Armadale Police 9399 0222 |
Education Security 9264 4771 or 9264 4632 |
Welcome to the Week 6 Newsletter. It is hard to believe that we are already half way through the second school term. It has been wonderful to finally get back to some usual school practices and procedures with the easing of restrictions. We have a few events coming up in the second half of the term, so please take a look at the Save the Date information at the end of my report.
Assemblies (Term 2)
From Week 6 we have resumed face to face assemblies. The assembly schedule for the remainder of term two is as follows:
Week 8, Wednesday 15 June – Room 2
Week 10, Wednesday 29 June – Room 6
Cross Country
Congratulations to all of our Year 3 - 6 students who competed in the Faction Cross Country event last week. There was lots of positive feedback about the high level of participation and sportsmanship on display on the day. This type of feedback makes me incredibly proud to hear. Congratulations to Mercury for coming in first place. A big thank you to Miss Marchetti and Mr Way for their organisation of the day, and good luck to the Byford PS team at Interschool next week.
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. This week the Department of Education released some information on how some modifications will be made to the Reporting process this semester due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A detailed letter outlining these modifications will be sent home in the next week. Reports will be emailed home in Week 10.
School Photos
Kapture Photography will be attending our school next week to take school photos (Tuesday 7th June and Wednesday 8th June). Please refer to the Class Dojo information posted by Ms Doncon for further details regarding the photo timetable, uniform requirements, sibling photos etc.
National Reconciliation Week 2022
This week we recognise National Reconciliation Week. This year’s theme is ‘Be Brave. Make Change’. National Reconciliation is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to collectively promote reconciliation. Students have or will be participating in different activities throughout the week, please keep an eye out on your child’s class dojo pages as some teachers have been sharing what they have been participating in and we will have some activities and photos to share with you in this Newsletter.
Kindergarten & Pre-Primary Applications to enrol 2023
Byford Primary School is now taking enrolment applications for students entering Kindergarten and Pre Primary in 2023. Both Byford Primary School and Byford Community Kindergarten will be offering a Kindergarten program in 2023. 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 2023 have been sent out to our current Kindergarten students. Parents of children currently attending Kindergarten programs this year (2022) must apply at the school for Pre Primary placement in 2023 if you wish your child to continue attending Byford Primary School. Further details on how to enrol are included in this Newsletter.
Save the Date
Here is a list of save the dates for your calendar. Keep an eye out in your children’s school bags and Class Dojo for more detailed information about each event. These will be sent home or placed on Class Dojo closer to each event.
6 June – WA Day Public Holiday
7 June – School Photos
8 June – School Photos
10 June – BSSA Interschool Cross Country
15 June – Room 2 Assembly
27 June – Semester 1 Reports emailed home
29 June – Room 6 Assembly
30 June – BSSA Winter Carnival
Jody Harrington
Principal
Ph 9526 6300
Email: Byford.PS@education.wa.edu.au
Our school photo days are the 7th and 8th of June 2022.
All school photo orders must be placed online at kapture.com.au using your child's unique codes.
Order EARLY for sibling photography and discounted photo day prices. Click here for full details!
Byford Primary School is now taking enrolment applications for students entering Kindergarten and Pre-primary in 2023. Both Byford Primary School and Byford Community Kindergarten will be offering a Kindergarten program in 2023. 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 2018 & June 30 2019 are eligible to apply for Public School Kindergarten.
Children born between July 1 2017 & June 30 2018 are eligible to apply for Public School Pre-primary.
When making an application for enrolment, please provide 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:
Remember, your child can only enrol in one of these programs.
To enrol for Kindergarten please 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 2023 will be sent out to our current Kindergarten students. Parents of children currently attending Kindergarten programs this year (2022) must apply at the school for Pre Primary placement in 2023 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 2022 will automatically roll over into Year 1 in 2023 and beyond. If your child will not be returning to Byford Primary School in 2023, 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 22nd July 2022.
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 6 had a visit from Sayuri’'s Grandma and together they spoke to the class about some of the noongar language, she brought in kangaroo and possum skins as well as other bits and pieces. The children were taught a dance, had their faces painted with ochre and were gifted a headband.
It has been a “Beary” interesting term so far in Room 12. We started our term learning about ANZAC Day and as part of this students did directed drawings of our favourite teddy bear “ANZAC Ted”. Then we read the book “The Very Cranky Bear” by Nick Bland and we mapped the story, discussed the characters and setting and finally we made our own Cranky Bear. To finishing things off there have been some minor surgeries on the very sick bear in our Veterinary Clinic.
Mrs Kirsten Sofield
Classroom Teacher
Look who’s looking through my window!
Room 3 would like to share their beautiful art piece with you. We spoke about our favourite animals at the zoo. We then imagined what it would be like if one of these animals were suddenly at our window or in our dreams and what would it look like. The students then coloured their animal as they wanted, drew what it was eating or its surroundings and washed blue edicol dye over the top. Once it was all dry the students made the window panes.
We love our animals and hope you do too.
Ms Fiona Blair & Mrs Karyn Booth
Classroom Teacher
On Wednesday 25th May 2022, students enjoyed an excellent morning of Faction Cross Country. Students from years 3 to 6 competed in our cross country event, running 1000metres and 1500metres. It was a fantastic event with all students showing commitment and resilience to challenge their bodies and complete the endurance race.
Thank you to all those parents who were able to attend the competition. It was great to build atmosphere, cheer and support our children. This helped make the event more enjoyable.
At the end of competition, the results were very close between three of our four factions…
Congratulations to all our Mercury competitors on winning
the Faction Cross Country for 2022.
Also, a huge congratulations to all students for running and competing in the event and completing the cross country course.
We are now looking forward to our top 6 placed students in each year level, travelling to Serpentine Pony Club to represent our school at the Byford Schools Sporting Association Interschool Cross Country event on Friday 10th June 2022.
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Mia |
Georgia |
Chloe |
Mitchell |
Delicia |
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Curtis |
Lily |
Olivia |
Riley |
Godwill |
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Jasper |
Aria |
Serena |
Logan |
Eeshaal |
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Crosby |
Latasha |
Khyson |
Savannah |
Tanya |
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Sayuri |
Kiruthiga |
Jiren |
Ankur |
Evelyn |
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Ava |
Zoe B |
Aleah |
Ruby |
Jack |
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Lucas |
Zoe F |
Ayla |
Georgia |
Aubree |
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David |
Zach |
Gabriela |
Ella |
Evelyn |
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Rithish |
Phoebe |
Thea |
Blake |
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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.
Jackson E & Aiden P
Hi everyone. I don’t know how you are going, but I do hope that you are going well.
Friends of my dad would ask, “How are you?” He would simply reply, “Still alive.” He would also say,” I’m thankful to still be around.”
But truthfully, we are not always thankful.
Jim Carey, a famous actor, is quoted as saying, “I think everyone should get rich and become famous and do everything they ever dreamed of, so that they could see that that is not the answer.” A famous author also said, “Be yourself, everyone else is taken.” I agree with them, enjoy being yourself. Don’t be driven to discontentment by what looks like a better life.
Food for thought.
Have a good week everyone.
Joe Grida
School Chaplain
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: 633 000 Account No: 192 414 571
Please enter the name of your child and the purpose of the payment in the description field i.e. A Smith Zoo Exc.
Year 6 Camp Fundraisers
The Year 6 Fundraising Committee would like to thank the Byford Primary School families for their support of our current and upcoming fundraisers. All proceeds from these events and competitions will be going towards the 2022 Year 6 camp.
5 Cent Coin Competition
The 5 Cent Coin competition will be running again, during Term 2. Collection tins will be placed in each classroom, during the first week of term, so start collecting those 5 cent coins now to help your class collect the most to win a prize! The winners will be announced during the last week of Term.
Footy Tipping
A huge thank you to those families participating in this year’s footy tipping competition. If you haven’t yet paid your tipping fee, please make payment by the end of Round 3 (this weekend). Good luck to those who are in it to win it!
Zooper Dooper Thursdays
Zooper Doopers are continually being sold on Thursdays for 50c each and even though the weather will be starting to cool down soon, let’s be honest, it’s never too cold for an icy pole when you’re a kid!
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
QuickCliq is our online 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 can be placed in the dropbox 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 mornings from 8:15am - 8:45am. EFTPOS AVAILABLE.
The P&C have reviewed the uniform prices and have made some changes, please click here for new price list:
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.
Premier's Reading Challenge
Join the adventure! We encourage you to join us in unlocking the wonderful world of reading for your children. Help them to join the Premier’s Reading Challenge. Will they fly above the clouds, dive into the ocean or jump into a rocket ship? All students from Kindergarten to Year 10 are challenged to read 12 books by 9 September 2022. You can help your children sign up via the website, choose their own avatar and log all the books they read over the course of the Challenge. Weekly prizes will be awarded to students who log a book that week, with major prizes drawn when the challenge ends. Books don’t have to be in English – children are encouraged to read books in their first language. There are extraordinary tourism prizes to be won each week. Register at https://www.premiersreadingchallenge.wa.edu.au/
Kangas Basketball Club
Interested in playing basketball? Kanga’s Basketball Club is a local club in Byford. Clink link for more details.
Mundijong Centrals Junior Football Club
Register Now!
Byford Tennis Club
HIPPY (Home Interaction Program for Parents & Youngsters)
Better Health Program
The Better Health Program is a healthy lifestyle program that focuses on eating habits, physical activity and behaviour change. The program has been created by nutrition, exercise and psychology professionals. It is for children aged 7-13 who are above a healthy weight and encourages the whole family to form lasting, healthy habits.
For more information please click on the link below;