6 December 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

Thank you

Thank you to all for the wonderful effort in 2019. This is our last newsletter for 2019 and I would like to wish everyone a safe holiday season and a happy Christmas.

Student Class lists

Student class lists for 2019 will be displayed on the windows outside the staffroom on Friday 1st February 2019. The Uniform shop will also be open from 10am – 12pm. EFTPOS facilities will be available on this day. At this stage of the year all our teaching staff from 2018 will be returning in 2019.

Book Awards – Thank you!

Byford Primary School would like to say a big THANK YOU to all the generous families, businesses and organisations that made a contribution towards the cost of our book awards. These special awards are presented to students who have made a significant impact with their academic work, endeavours or for citizenship

Carpet Donation Thank You

This year we have required carpet to put under the stage for concert night. Thank you to the following businesses who have donated carpet:

Kelmscott Flooring Xtra, 2850 Albany Hwy Kelmscott

Carpet Court, 259 – 261 Bannister Rd Canning Vale

Food Hampers

Our local community is once again calling for donations of food items (non-perishable) that will be packaged in a hamper and donated to local families in need. If you can provide any items, please leave them at the front office or in the basket in the library.

Planning for 2019 - Reminder

Planning for 2019 is well under way. As the area that Byford PS caters for is growing, it is very important that we are aware of students who will be leaving and any new enrolments. This will enable us to plan the correct number of classes for 2019.

I would very much appreciate if you could please let the Front Office know if your child/ren will not be returning to Byford PS in 2019. If you know of any families moving into the area, please encourage them to come and enrol their child/ren as soon as possible.

Save These Dates

Upcoming events are:

• Friday 7th December – Good Standing Reward (Waterslides)
• Wednesday 12th December – Year 6 Graduation
• Thursday 13th December – Year 6 Graduation Excursion, Students’ last day of school
• Friday 1st February 2019 – Uniform Shop open between 10am – 12pm (Eftpos available). Class lists will also be displayed at school.

Sue Heath
Principal
Ph 95251337
Email: suzanne.heath@education.wa.edu.au

Year 6 Camp

The year 6 students had an amazing time in Geraldton on camp. The weather was great and the students were awesome. They enjoyed spending quality time with each other while trying new experiences and challenges.

Year 6 Camp

Book Lists

Book lists for 2019 have been sent home, so please check your child’s bag. Spare copies are available from the Front Office or click on the Year Level here:

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.

Nurse News

Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. It can be detected by a simple examination of the back.

The normal spine has three curves – one in the neck, on the upper back and one in the lower back. These curves can be seen from the side, but when you look from behind the spine should appear straight. If the spine has a sideways curve, this is scoliosis.

An information leaflet about Scoliosis has been distributed to all year 6 students. Please read through the information provided and check your child for scoliosis as described in the leaflet.

If you have any concerns, please contact your General Practitioner or Community Health Nurse, Jane Skoll on 9391 2289.

West Byford Dental Therapy Centre

The Dental Therapy Centre will be closed from Monday 24th December 2018 until Friday 18th January 2019 inclusive. If there is an emergency during this period, on a normal working day, please contact the Mt Henry Dental Therapy Centre, 43 Mt Henry Road Salter Point on 9313 0555.

If there is an emergency on a public holiday or after hours, please contact the Emergency Dental Service on 1800 098 818.

West Byford Dental Therapy Centre reopens on Monday 21st January 2019.

Wishing you all a very happy festive season and happy holidays.

Dental Staff

Jump Rope for Heart

Thank you to ALL the students who got involved with Jump Rope for Heart!

A huge thank you for the effort skipping and fundraising for the Jump Rope for Heart program this term. Together we raised $964 and this money will all go towards vital heart research and education programs.

We’ve loved seeing so many smiling faces skipping in Phys Ed lessons and across recess and lunch. Our Jump Off Days were a huge success, you can check out the action in the photos.

Keep up the skipping and thanks again for the hard work!

Chaplain Chatter

Hi everybody and here we are week 9 and almost ready for holidays. What happened? Did I just get dropped off by Dr Who in the Tardis because I’m sure it was only June yesterday?

The holidays are a good time for families to spend together, showing how much they love each other:

• Say “I love you”
• Use names when you talk with each other
• Use appropriate hugs

• Write how you feel in cards and notes
• Spend fun times with your kids

These are all simple ways to show people that you love them. Love includes being there no matter what. Give out the 3A’s, attention, affection, affirmation. Love is the combination of attention and affection. Providing for our kids and each other is not enough. Relationships are what truly matter and influence all lives.

Holiday best wishes everyone and stay safe.

Ramp and Roller – Chaplain’s Challenge

Thank you to all the entrants. There has been a great use of imagination and hands on practical skills. Well done boys and girls. Also, a special thank you to Yarnie King from Jarrahdale, for so kindly donating the kites and boomerangs as prizes.

I would also like to thank all parents and helpers this year that have assisted the children with the challenges. It has been so wonderful to see all the amazing things that have been made this year. Your time spent with them will last them their life time.

Well wishes to all for the festive season, have a safe and enjoyable time.

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

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

Message from the P&C President

The P&C would like to thank each and every staff, student and all our families from BPS for their ongoing support over the 2018 school year. We have tried new ideas for fundraising this year and your continual support is greatly appreciated.

The committee would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

Our AGM will be held Thursday 21st February 2019 at 6pm in the Library. New and old members welcome.

I would like to thank the Committee for the hard work and dedication they give to the school. We would not be able to do any of this without the ongoing commitment from the Committee.

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.

New Canteen Menu available here:

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

Have you thought about your child’s uniform requirements for next year? Now is a good time to visit the Uniform Shop and place an order ready for school in 2019. The Uniform Shop is open every Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. 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.

Additional Opening Times:

Friday 1st February 2019 between 10:00am – 12:00pm

Eftpos facilities will be available on this day

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

VacSwim 2018-19

Free Community BBQ

Byford Carols

Basketball – Holiday Skills Camp

South Eastern Flames are excited to be running a Holiday Basketball Skills Camp at the Serpentine Jarrahdale Recreation Centre these school holidays. This camp is open to all, as it is about learning new skills and enjoying the game! It’s a great way to keep kids active over the holidays.

Byford Baptist Playgroup

Held at the Baptist Church, South Western Highway, Byford

Enrolments are open for 2019.

To enrol, please contact Kasey on 0403 251 877 or 9525 1406.

Parents Stay Positive Seminar