15 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 have had a very busy couple of weeks. Unfortunately over the weekend we had a few large branches fall from our trees. I will be getting the trees inspected as some of them have white ants and have been weakened by disease. The ‘experts’ will then advise me in regards to a treatment plan.

The new water pipe work is currently being installed and then the additional fire hydrants will be situated on both Mary Street and Amy Street sides of the school.

Our Pre Primary to Year 2 students have concluded their OnEntry testing. This testing gives teachers very valuable information which guides their teaching and learning programs. On Thursday 29th March these teachers will meet for the day and discuss what the results mean for the whole school and if there is anything in particular that we need to focus on in order to improve. Our teachers from Years 3 – 6 will meet on Tuesday 20th March to look at results of testing that they have competed during the first part of the term.

Kindy Transportable Building

There was much excitement on Wednesday 7th March when our transportable building was delivered. It came in two pieces and some students were lucky enough to see it craned into place. The shed was also delivered. Work has now commenced to complete the building and shed and to connect all the utilities. We are still hopeful for an end of term completion date so that we can move our Kindy students in for day one of Term 2.

Special Treat Day

On Thursday 29th March 2018 students will be able to order Chicken Treat for our ‘Special Treat Day’. A note will be sent home with students next week.

WAFL Visit

Some of our students were lucky enough to participate in an Aussie Rules football clinic run by the WAFL. Our students were taught some skills and also had a lot of fun. Thanks to Mr Way and Miss Marchetti for organising this.

Harmony Day Wed 21st March

This year we will be celebrating Harmony Day on Wed 21st March. We will begin the day with an assembly and then the students will participate in a number of activities. The celebrations will conclude at lunch time where we will join together to have lunch. Students will return to classes as normal after lunch. A note with more information will be sent home.

Easter Holidays

Just a reminder that school is closed Good Friday 30th March, Easter Monday (2nd April) and Easter Tuesday (3rd April). Students return to school on Wed 4th April. There will be no Easter Hat Parade this year as we have a number of other events occurring around the same time.

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

Room 10

Merit Certificates

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

Art & Music Room – Donations Wanted

Ms Gasper is in need of some items for the Art and Music rooms. Can you help? If you have any unwanted plastic shopping bags, sewing needles & threads, wool, old nail polish, fabrics, paper towel rolls, chopsticks and plastic buckets (any sizes), please send them to the Front Office. Any donation is greatly appreciated.

Chaplain Chatter

Hi everyone, I hope you had a great weekend, how are those letters to your future self going?

Quality Character #1 Love. A foundational quality of good character. Genuine love is giving without any expectation of personal gain. Love is the most important character quality. Love perseveres with patience and bravely endures, love is kind, love does not envy, love does not boast, love does not exaggerate, it does not flaunt itself, it’s not demanding, it’s not evil, love rejoices, love is loyal, love is honest, and love forgives. The male emperor penguin demonstrates genuine love by standing almost motionless for over two months in below-zero temperatures to provide warmth necessary to incubate a single egg. He can go up to 120 days without eating!! True love sacrifices self for others. Food for thought.

Take care and I hope you have a fantastic week.

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:

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

Byford Primary School have an EFTPOS machine as an option for you to pay for school fees, excursions and incursions. 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

We will be running an Easter raffle again this year. Baskets are in each classroom for donations. Baskets will be emptied daily so nothing melts. Raffle tickets will be sent home soon. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Please make sure you have included your child’s full name and room number on each ticket. Please return the tickets and money to the front office by Tuesday 27th March, ready for the draw on Wednesday 28th March 2018. Extra sheets of tickets will be available from the front office if required.

Thank you for supporting the Byford Primary 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

New to School Banking? There are three simple ways to get your child started.

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

Don’t forget….. Issue 2 catalogue 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 canteen in the undercover area. 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

First Aid Course

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. Click here for full details.

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.

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.