12 April 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

Anzac Day

Our ANZAC service will take place on Wednesday 2nd May at 9:00am. As in previous years, if you have any flowers that can be used to create wreaths, please send them to school on the Wednesday morning. It would also be wonderful to have a couple of parent volunteers to help coordinate the making of the wreaths that morning. If you are available, please let Ms Doncon know. We look forward to seeing you at the service.

Kindergarten & Pre-Primary - Applications to Enrol for 2019

Byford Primary School is now taking enrolment applications for students entering Kindergarten and Pre Primary in 2019. Byford Primary School will be offering a Kindergarten program in 2019. It is likely that the Byford Community Kindergarten will also be operational for 2019. When completing an application to enrol for Kindergarten, parents will be asked to nominate which program they wish to apply for.

Children born between July 1 2014 & June 30 2015 are eligible to apply for Public School Kindergarten.

Children born between July 1 2013 & June 30 2014 are eligible to apply for Public School Pre Primary.

When making an application for enrolment, please bring a copy of;

• Your child’s birth certificate
• Passport and Visa Grant Notice if born overseas
• Proof of residential address (eg utility bill, lease agreement);
• ACIR immunisation records, and
• Family Court Orders (if applicable)

Please click on the link below for more information regarding Kindergarten 2019 and our Application Form. This information is also available on our website below or can be obtained from the front office.

Application forms for Pre Primary 2019 will be sent out to our current Kindergarten students. Parents of children currently attending Kindergarten programs this year (2018) must apply at the school for Pre Primary placement in 2019 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 2018 will automatically roll over into Year 1 in 2019 and beyond. If your child will not be returning to Byford Primary School in 2019, 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 20th July 2018.

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.

Staffing

Mr Way has commenced long service leave and will be away until the end of Term 2. We wish Mr Way and his family all the best on their travels. Mrs Tania Hall will take on the role of Deputy Principal for the last week of Term 1 and all of Term 2. Mrs Hall and Mrs Noela Marshall will continue to teach our students in Room 12.

Mrs Fiona Blair commences maternity leave at the beginning of Term 2. We wish her all the very best with the birth of the baby. Miss Casey Werner will join Byford Primary School from the beginning of Term 2 as the teacher for Room 2. Miss Werner was with us last year as our Physical Education teacher and also taught in numerous classes. We are overjoyed to have Miss Werner back with us.

Kindy 2018

Our transportable building will be ready for our Room 15 students to move into at the beginning of Term 2. We will commence the movement of furniture as soon as possible and have the room set up ready to go. We look forward to this exciting move.

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

Room 14

Good Standing – Reward Day

Congratulations to all those students who have shown the Byford Way, made positive decisions and kept their Good Standing during Term 1. As a reward for being positive members of our school, those students enjoyed an awesome ‘Bonza Bounce’ on an inflatable obstacle course bouncy castle on Friday 6th April. The reward was a fantastic day as we quickly approach the end of a busy Term 1.

It will be great to see those students who were unfortunately unable to join in on our reward, improve their behaviour and work hard to keep their Good Standing in Term 2.

Merit Certificates

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

Chaplain Chatter

Hi everyone, I hope that you are healthy and fit or fighting. Our minds and will power can push us a long way.

Quality Character #3 Compassion. To love deeply, to have mercy, to have tender affection. Sympathy is feeling sorry for someone who is hurting, empathy feels the pain when someone is hurting but compassion does something about the pain. Having compassion makes a difference. A herd of zebras will slow its pace when one member is injured so it can stay together while the wounded member recovers. It is a practical expression of genuine love. Do we ever slow down for others? Food for thought.

Take care and smile.

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. 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

Mother’s Day Stall

The P&C are holding a Mother’s Day Stall at school on Thursday 10th May. Students will be taken to the stall with their classroom throughout the day. Gifts will range between $2 - $10 each. Students will be limited to 1 item (with the exception of students needing 2) but they will also be given a second opportunity to shop if there are any leftover gifts on Friday 11th May.

School Run4Fun

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 below.

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

The Uniform Shop opens 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.

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

Financial Counselling

Mindful Mothers in May

In celebration of Mother’s Day and to support the mental health of mothers in our community, Women’s Health and Wellbeing Services in partnership with Restful Waters are offering a 5 week mindfulness course in May.

Women will learn the techniques of mindfulness to reduce stress, manage emotions and enhance connection with others.

The course will be held every Thursday in May between 11am-12.30pm at Restful Waters in Bedfordale. Bookings are essential: view the Restful Waters website below or view the Whws website or phone 0438 831 883.

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