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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.
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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 our Week 6 Newsletter. It is hard to believe that we are over halfway through the term. It has certainly been a busy first half to the term, with much more learning and fun to come. This week we celebrate Book Week, this year’s theme being Dreaming with Eyes Open. It has been great to see some of the fun activities our students have been participating in this week to celebrate Book Week. Our week will finish with the costume parade on Friday, and I look forward to seeing all of the creative, interesting and inventive costumes.
Planning 2023
Part of our preparation for 2023 is class structures and placements. This can often be a stressful time for school staff and families. While we are planning class structures and placements it is important that we have as much information as possible to make informed decisions that best meet the needs of our students and school. Firstly, I ask that any families that are not planning on returning to Byford PS in 2023 to please let the office know. This will ensure that we have accurate projected enrolments and will hopefully reduce the risk of having to restructure classes once the school year commences. Secondly, if you have any class placement requests based on the educational needs of your child please also forward these onto me. It is important to note that with over 360 students it may not be possible to meet all requests, but all will be considered. Please email this required information to Byford.PS@education.wa.edu.au and attention it to Jody Harrington.
Year 6 School Captains 2023
Our Year 5 students have recently had the opportunity to nominate for the role of Year 6 School Captains in 2023. I was incredibly pleased and proud of the quality of nomination letters submitted, outlining why students believed they were suitable for the role. We have fifteen well deserving students who have progressed to the next stage in the process, which is to deliver a speech at a special assembly next Wednesday 31st August. At this assembly students will present their speeches and students in Years 3, 4 and 5 will then vote for who they think is the most suitable. The announcement of the school captains will be at the Edu Dance Concert in Week 9. A Class Dojo will be sent out to Year 5 parents informing them of the time of speeches next week, parents and families are encouraged to attend.
Kindy & Pre-Primary Enrolments 2023
A final reminder that if you haven’t got your Kindy and/or Pre-Primary enrolments in yet, then please do so as soon as possible. Kindy places are filling up fast across both Byford Primary School and Byford Community Kindergarten. Information on orientation days will be coming home soon and enrolments need to have been submitted to receive this information. Any questions please contact us at the front office.
Save the Date – Term 3
Term 3 is looking to be a busy term with sporting events taking centre stage. Here are some important dates to put into your calendar ready for the term ahead.
* Edu Dance is timetabled every Thursday and Friday, commencing Week 1
26 August – Book Week Costume Parade
26 August – Year 6 Camp Fundraising Committee Disco
30 August – Father’s Day Stall
31 August – Year 5 School Captain Speeches and Voting
1 September – Father’s Day Stall
5 September – BPS Faction Athletics (Jumps & Throws)
6 September – BPS Faction Athletics School Carnival (Yrs 1 to 6)
7 September – Assembly Rm 12
15 September – Edu Dance Concert & Open Afternoon
15 to 20 September – Book Fair
20 September – ECE Sports Carnival (Kindy & Pre Primary)
21 September - Assembly Rm 13
22 September – BSSA Interschool Athletics Carnival
Jody Harrington
Principal
Ph 9526 6300
Email: Byford.PS@education.wa.edu.au
Jumps, Throws & 400m Individual events will be held on Monday 5th September.
The jumps and throws will run simultaneously, beginning at 8:45am.
Ribbons for the top four competitors will be presented as the events happen.
Our 400m race will be held at the completion of the jumps and throw events, approximately 11:45am.
Parents and families are invited to join us for this morning and cheer on the competitors.
Faction Carnival Day will be held on Tuesday 6th September for Year 1 – 6.
We are looking forward to a fun day of running and team game events. Students are asked to wear their faction colours on the day.
The day will commence at 8:50am with all factions marching down the track and into their faction bays. The student running races will be held first, followed by the team events.
Parents are welcome to attend and we look forward to a great atmosphere to cheer on the competitors.
We request all students to please stay in their faction bays during the day to be ready for their events. Students will not sit with their families until lunchtime. We also please request parents to not enter the faction bays as this area is for students only as they cheer on their peers and prepare for their events.
Don’t forget to get your sausage sizzle lunch order forms in to enjoy a special carnival day lunch.
Room 11 Pre-primary would like to thank Mrs Marshall for all the wonderful work she has done in our class and in our school community. We wish her all the best for her retirement from teaching and hope she enjoys her travelling adventures. The students from Room 11 have done portraits of Mrs Marshall and written some comments. We will miss you.
Mrs Gen Coombs
Classroom Teacher
In HASS we have been learning about caring for places and incorporating aboriginal dreamtime stories such as the Rainbow Serpent or Waugul to understand the importance of maintaining our natural features, specifically those in our local area. We love to learn and usually make something to clarify our understanding because it’s fun to create! When we make things Miss Crickmore likes to give us only basic instructions and direction, rather than creating from templates, so we’re able to problem solve and overcome our own challenges resulting in creations that are personalised. In room 6 we like to create things a little different, by trying not to use anything new, preferring to reuse or recycle things that have already served another purpose. Sometimes we make things, then take photos for our memories, before pulling them apart for the components to be used over and over again. We usually feel proud of our achievements and the values we’re learning can be taken with us and applied through all aspects as we develop and grow into responsible citizens.
Here are some photos of our Rainbow Serpents - we used our fine motor skills to cut strips from magazine pages to create our own individual rainbow serpents.
Ms Andrea Crickmore
Classroom Teacher
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Beatrix B |
Orin C |
Ashton G |
Jcob H |
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Crosby K |
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Darius L |
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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.
Isabella D & Melody H
Someone once said, “When anxiety weighs down the heart, a good (encouraging) word makes the heart glad.”
We are not talking about clinical anxiety here, that needs special care and attention. We are talking about the everyday concerns that we shoulder that bring concern and worry. We are so busy today that there doesn’t seem to be any relief in sight.
So, if someone you see seems burdened, be encouraged to say something good and encouraging. It might even be as simple as saying a phrase like “Are you ok?” To give someone an opportunity to vent is sometimes all they need to carry on. Knowing that someone else understands a little of what you are going through and cares enough to ask and listen is powerful medicine.
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 continued support of our current and upcoming fundraisers. All proceeds from these events and competitions will be going towards the 2022 Year 6 camp.
AFL Footy Tipping Competition
Thank you to our 2022 Year 6 Camp Fundraising Committee for coordinating the 2022 AFL Football Season of Footy Tipping. It was great to have a competition with 21 tippers.
This year’s competition was close and went all the way to the final rounds, with top position changing from week to week.
After Round 23, the end of the home and away AFL season the 2022 Byford Primary Footy Tipping results are…
1st – Mr G
2nd – Leah Booth
3rd – Ms Marchetti
Congratulations to those winners and thank you to those friends and families who supported this year’s fundraising and joined the fun.
Keep an eye out next year for the 2023 AFL Footy Tipping Competition and join in the fun!
Father’s Day Stall
The Father’s Day Stall will be held during week 7 – Tuesday 30th August & Thursday 1st September. A schedule for when classes visit will be posted on dojo today. The money raised from the Father’s Day Stall will go to the 2023 Year 6 Camp.
Father’s Day Raffle
The 2022 Year 6 Camp Fundraising Committee will be holding their last fundraising activity of a Father’s Day Raffle. You don’t want to miss this one as there are some great prizes. Check out this great first prize of a Kettle BBQ. Tickets will be coming home today and are due back next Thursday 1st September. Tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10.
Zooper Dooper Thursdays
Zooper Doopers are continually being sold on Thursdays for 50c each and even though the weather is cooler, let’s be honest, it’s never too cold for an icy pole when you’re a kid! We’re always in need of Zooper Doopers to continue this fundraising venture and are very appreciative of donations. If you can help please drop Zooper Doopers to the senior block.
Containers for Change
We’ve joined the Containers for Change team to raise money for the year 6 camp, whilst helping to make a real difference to the environment. This will roll over to the Year 6 Fundraising Committee every year. Donation bins have been placed in the undercover, blue court and pre-primary areas for students to donate their used water/drink bottles, juice and milk boxes (please look out for the 10c icon on the side of the container). If you wish to donate containers from your household, please quote our Scheme ID #C10425624 when you drop off your containers to the recycle drop-off points and the funds will automatically get deposited into our fundraising account.
Call for Volunteers – 2023 Year 6 Fundraising Committee
We need parents/caregivers to join next year’s Year 6 Fundraising Committee, so if your child / grandchild is currently in year 5 and you would like to be a part of the team, please keep your eye out on dojo for information on how to join the communication Facebook Group that will be set up. Following Father’s Day, we will hold a meeting to start brainstorming fundraising ideas which can start in Term 4.
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/
Byford Futsal League
A Byford Futsal League for kids aged 7 – 12 is coming!
Help us get our inaugural season off the ground by registering early! ?
No payment required until the league is confirmed.
2 Weeks of free turn up and play will be included - In the Holidays leading up to Term 4, to help us make teams as even as possible.
Register via the link or alternatively, please visit our ‘Byford Futsal League’ Facebook page where there is also access to a registration link.
https://forms.gle/dGyEtnyyqicBegqh6
