1 March 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

We are nearly half way through Term 1 and the calendar is filling up fast. For future dates, please check out the calendar on our Schoolzine App or on our new website.

Byford PS Website

Our new website is now live! Come and check it out – There is a section ‘Messages of Interest’ which will give any updates throughout the term.

Kindy Transportable Building

I have been informed that work will commence this week and that the building will be delivered in the week beginning the 5th March. It will take some time for the installation to be completed as the building has to have a deck and ramp attached, the plumbing, electrical, security and data caballing works have to be connected, the storage shed has to be erected and the works for the location of the large bins needs to be completed. We are hopeful that we will be able to move in over the school holidays and be ready to commence classes in the building in Term 2.

Bike Racks

The bike racks near Room 11 have now been moved to the enclosed gated area behind Room 10.

Clean Up Australia Day

On Friday 2nd March our students will be ‘cleaning up’ Byford Primary School and some community areas. Many thanks to Byford Coles for donating the disposable gloves, Mrs Coleen Rankin who has organised the orange bags and for the SJ Shire who will collect the rubbish.

Long Weekend and Easter Holidays

Monday 5th March is a public holiday and thus the school will be closed. The school is also closed over the Easter break – Friday 30 March, Monday 2 April and Tuesday 3rd April. I wish you all an enjoyable and safe break.

Sue Heath
Principal

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

Toe by Toe

Toe by Toe is a program used at Byford PS with a number of students to help them improve their reading skills.

The Dyslexia Speld Foundation is holding a Toe by Toe presentation for parents for free on Tues 6th March from 6.15pm – 8.00pm.

If you have a child who struggles with their reading and want to support them at home, or are interested in becoming a parent helper at school running Toe by Toe sessions with students, you might be interested in attending this presentation.

You will need to register online using the link

If you are interested in being a parent helper with this, please see Sue Doncon in the front office.

Room 13

WAFL South Fremantle Footy Clinic

On Tuesday 27th February, our local WAFL district team, South Fremantle Bulldogs, came and conducted fun footy clinics with our junior primary classes.

Students enjoyed playing with footballs and joining in fun exercises with WAFL players and coaches. It was great to see our younger student’s experiencing the bounce of an AFL football and giving them a chance to practise kicking and handballing. Some of our kids certainly have some nice long kicks!

The students were given the chance to play with one of our South Fremantle Bulldog size 3 footballs which are a part of our special Footy’s for Schools P&C Fundraiser. Order forms to purchase these footballs went home last week and are also available from the front office or by clicking the link below. Get your orders in over the next week to help our P&C, as well as giving your kids a new footy.

If your kids love footy or are looking for a fun game to play to meet new friends and learn new skills, Mundijong Centrals Junior Football Club had their Registration Day recently and are always welcoming new players.

WAFL South Fremantle Footy Clinic

Merit Certificates

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

Aussie of the Month

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.

Chaplain Chatter

Hi everyone, how are those letters to your future self going? Are you paving a path? Don’t forget to get those letters to me so that I can give them back to you at the end of the year to read.

This term’s chaplain’s challenge is to make a “Paper Bridge to carry a remote car.” I strongly encourage parents/guardians to get involved, it can be a great time together. The bridge needs to be 4 hands long and 2 hands wide. The bridge will need to be able to hold a pound of weight. That’s right a paper bridge, not cardboard or plastic. Again 1000 points for entering. There will be a gift voucher for the winner and more faction points for 1st, 2nd and 3rd runners up.

Mmmm…. What should I have for breakfast? Toast? Cereal? Eggs? Waffles? Coffee with or without caffeine? We have so many choices and yet unsatisfied. Have the choices brought you joy or stress? We should be content. Contentment is something we can develop by counting our blessings, being thankful for what we do have now. Make a list today. Look at it daily. Add to it as you find new ones. Feel your sense of contentment grow.

Have a great week. Take care.

Joe Grida
Chaplain

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

Easter Raffle

It’s Easter raffle time! From tomorrow there will be baskets in all classrooms for donations of any Easter themed items. Baskets will be emptied daily so food items don’t spoil. Thanks for supporting the P&C

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

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

School Banking

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

Uniform Shop

As of the 7th March 2018, the Uniform Shop will open every Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 – 3:00pm. 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.

Book Club

Issue 2 catalogues will be handed out next week. Orders are due by Tuesday 20th March 2018. You can place your order online or hand your order and money to the Front Office. Please ensure your child’s name is clearly marked on the order.

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

Positive Parenting Program

Triple P is a free parenting program that doesn’t tell you how to be a parent. It’s more like a toolbox of ideas - you choose the strategies you need and the way you want to use them. Triple P has been shown to improve parents’ wellbeing and parenting skills, and reduce problem behaviours at home.

Lion Heart Camp for Kids

A bereavement program is available to help support grieving children following the death of a parent, sibling or significant family member.

Cyber Crime Information Session

Free Speech Therapy

If you are worried about your child’s speech or language developments or simply have a few questions you’d like answered about your child’s speech development, feel free to drop in and have a chat with our speech therapist. See flyer for more information.

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.