15 February 2018

Newsletter Articles

Byford Primary News

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.

Principal’s Report

Dear Families and Friends

It has been wonderful to have some cooler weather, however as a result, we already have a collection of jumpers in the lost property! Can I please remind parents to ensure that items of clothing have your child’s name on them?

I am still working with the Department of Education to solve our site work issues so that the transportable Kindy building can be on site as soon as possible.

Upcoming dates

The schools that make up the Byford Schools Sporting Association (Byford PS, West Byford PS, Marri Grove PS and Woodland Grove PS) met last week to determine the Interschool School Sports dates. These dates are subject to confirmation of venue availability. It was very difficult to fit the dates in around swimming (the bigger schools swim twice a year in order for all children to attend), EduDance lessons and concerts, plus numerous other events.

• Tues 27th March 2018 T20 Blast Cricket Year 6; venue West Byford PS
• Friday 8th June 2018 Winter Carnival Years 5 & 6
• Friday 10th August 2018 Interschool Cross Country Years 3 – 6
• Tues 16th October 2018 Interschool throws and jumps Years 3 – 6
• Wed 24th October 2018 Interschool Athletics carnival. Faction dates will be advised as soon as possible.

Swimming this year for Byford PS is in Term 4 - Mon 22nd October to Friday 2nd November 2018 at the Kwinana Pool. Our students WILL NOT be swimming on Wed 24th Oct and Wed 31st Oct due to early close. Unfortunately, the only common date that could be identified for the Interschool Athletics Carnival was Wed 24th Oct which is in our first week of swimming.

School Board

Our School Board meets twice a term. If parents would like to attend, please contact the office for the dates and times of meetings. If you would like any information about the Board or would like to chat to a Board member, please do not hesitate to contact one of the following.

Parent representatives: Amanda Shepherdson, Karina Miller, Taryn Chaytor, Steve Veevers, Stacey Siroen, Michelle Hewitt, Michelle Charlton.

Community Representatives: Rachel Kerridge, Chris Carins

Staff Representatives: Sue Heath, Kirsten Sofield, Sue Doncon, Fiona Blair

Byford PS P&C Report

Thank you to the parents who came to the P&C meeting on Thursday 8th February. Congratulations and thank you to those members who have taken on positions within the P&C for 2018.

Some of the ways you can support your P&C is by attending meetings, supporting functions and fundraising events, donating goods, offering to help organise fundraising events or purchasing from the canteen.

The P&C have approved the following spending for 2018:

• EduDance – P&C, Byford PS and parents will share these costs. The P&C approved to fund a third of the costs.
• End Of Year Concert and Book Awards – the P&C will cover the cost of the hire of the Rec Centre, the bus to transport the children for the practice and a book for each class.
• Year 6 Graduation – the P&C will purchase a small gift for each child.

Byford Bites – School Canteen. The canteen opens Monday and Friday and orders can be completed online via the website below or at the canteen. Ms Taryn Chaytor is running the canteen and she has produced a new menu. Please support the canteen by purchasing crunch and sip snacks, breakfast snacks and recess or lunch items. Anyone who can volunteer is most welcome. Please see Taryn.

Term 1 fundraising events: Subway Treat Day Wed 7th March and Easter Raffle (donations of eggs will be requested towards the middle of the term and tickets will be sent home).

Student Update Forms

Student Update forms are being sent home with students. Please check your details carefully and return your form to the front office as soon as possible, even if there are no corrections required. Please ensure the back of the form is signed. It is important that student records are kept up to date throughout the year. Should there be any change to address, contact, medical or access restriction details, please advise the school immediately.

Sue Heath
Principal
Ph 95251337 / Mb 040 937 0903
Email: Suzanne.Heath@education.wa.edu.au

Room 7

Merit Certificates

Congratulations to all students who received Merit Awards. Well done and keep up the good work!

Chaplain Chatter

Hi Everyone

Amazing, week 3 and here we go. Can you feel the momentum already picking up? Systems are go, go, go.

I saw a funny movie, Jumanji, on the school holidays. There are five characters with different personalities, talents and gifts. Individually they weren’t achieving much but when they worked together they were successful in accomplishing their given task. No one person has all the skills, gifts or wisdom necessary for a successful life. We are here to help each other with our strengths, kindness and respect. By doing this in unity we can all achieve great things. I am looking forward to a new year with teachers, parents and students working together.

Have a great week, take care and remember, “You count.” Give this week all you got.

Joe Grida
Chaplain

Request for Hats

Room 3 is looking for spare wide brimmed hats. If you are thinking of throwing any out, please send them to Room 3 instead. Many Thanks – Mrs Bunce.

Nurse Notes

A Message from the School Health Nurses

Welcome to the new school year from the Child and Adolescent Community Health Nurses.

We will be visiting the school regularly throughout the year.

My name is Jane Skoll and I am available to discuss any health concerns you may have about your child. I can be contacted on 9391 2289 or through the school. I am also available on email: jane.skoll@health.wa.gov.au

Immunisations

Is your Child attending Kindergarten?

The National Health & Medical Research Council (NH&MRC) recommends that children attending Kindy have the following booster immunisations:

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough) and Poliomyelitis (one vaccine).

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (only for children who have not already received 2 doses of MMR vaccine).

And any other WA scheduled vaccinations.

Your child can have these immunisations from 3 ½ years of age.

To book an appointment for your child’s immunisation please contact: 6151 1308 or

Central Immunisation Clinic –Perth: 9321 1312

Please provide the school with an updated copy of your child’s immunisation record. This can be obtained from the Australian Immunisation Register: 1800 653 809 or the website below:

If a measles case occurs in a school, the Principal has the right to exclude non-immunised children from school for 14 days, or longer.

Head Lice

Head lice outbreaks occur frequently in primary schools during the school year.

The Department of Health recommends the following method of treatment:

10 day Hair Conditioner treatment

If you do use “over the counter” Head Lice treatments, they must be applied and then repeated as per the manufacturer’s recommendation.

Parents’ can assist in the prevention and control of head lice by checking their children’s hair frequently using the hair conditioner method and treating appropriately when necessary.

Friday is a good day to check hair as treatment can be commenced over the weekend, if needed, and no school time is then lost.

For more information please see:

[Fact sheet available on website]

Please consult your School Health Nurse if you require further advice on head lice management.

Medical Conditions

Please advise the school if your child has a medical condition that may require treatment during school hours. A health care plan will need to be completed / updated by your GP and provided to school.

Free Parenting Seminars

Thank you
Jane Skoll
Clinical Nurse Community Health

Bus Bay

The bus bay on Clifton Street is a ‘No Parking’ area for all vehicles except buses. This bay is required for buses transporting our students to and from excursions, as well as for day-care providers who drop off and pick up each day. Byford Primary School has made a request to the Shire to have the bus bays repainted so it is clearly marked to avoid any confusion.

Payment Options for Excursions, Incursions and Voluntary Contributions

Direct Bank Deposit

Pay directly into the Byford Primary School’s bank account. Simply access your internet banking service provider and pay to the following account:

Byford Primary School    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.

EFTPOS

We have recently had an EFTPOS machine installed as an option for you to pay for school fees, excursions and incursions at Byford Primary School. The EFTPOS machine can ONLY be used to pay for Byford Primary School expenses.

• There is NO “cash out” option on the machine, and
• We are unable to take any payments for the P & C

Cash or Cheque

Payments by cash or cheque can be made at the Front Office for Voluntary Contributions. If you are paying for an Excursion or Incursion, please take your payment to your child’s teacher so it can be processed through their money book.

Don’t Forget Your Hat

Please remember to bring your hat to school each day, especially now that summer is fast approaching. It is important to protect ourselves from the sun. Your hat must be wide brim or bucket style.

Students who do not have a hat will not be able to participate in sport / fitness or any outside activity and will be restricted to the undercover area. So please remember - No Hat, No Play!

P&C Association & Year 6 Fundraising News

Canteen

The Byford Primary School Canteen is open for recess and lunch on Monday and Friday. Orders can be made direct to the canteen, or through QuickCliq via the website below:

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

NEW! Canteen Menu available here:

School Banking

Is held every Wednesday morning in the Library – we look forward to seeing you there!

Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop is open every Wednesday morning from 8:30 am – 9:00 am. Payment can be made by cash or cheque only. If you are unable to visit the Uniform Shop on a Wednesday, order forms (with payment) can be left at the Front Office. Please ensure there is a name and contact number provided.

Icy Pole Fundraising

Icy poles will be on sale every Wednesday at lunchtime from the Wet Area near Rooms 9 & 10. It’s a great way to cool down during the summer months and they only cost 50c.

Donations of icy poles can be made to the school to help support this fundraiser.

Community News

Help Us Keep Our Community Safe!

Neighbourhood Watch meetings are held at the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Council Chambers, 6 Paterson Street, Mundijong on the last Thursday of each month.

Byford Basketball Association

Byford Basketball Association Inc. program for new players to learn the Skills needed to play basketball. Check out our flyer for more information.