17 October 2018

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Dear Parents/Caregivers

I would like to extend a special welcome to all our new families to Somerly Primary School and welcome back all our current students and families.

Term 4 is always notoriously busy; please see below some dates that you may need to add to your calendar.

School Run 4 Fun Colour Explosion

Thank you to all our wonderful families and students for your support of the P&C with the School Run 4 Fun Colour Explosion last term. A great afternoon was had by all with some much needed funds being raised. The last day to submit sponsorship forms is Friday 19th October.

Planning for 2019

We are continuing to plan for 2019 and need accurate numbers so we can make up classes and ensure we have enough staff for the beginning of the year. If you know that you will be leaving and haven’t yet advised the school office, please call in and let us know.

Kindy Enrolment for 2019

We now have a very limited number of Kindergarten places available for 2019. As Kindy is non-compulsory, enrolments will be on a first in basis and once places have been filled, we will operate a waiting list.

If you have a child that was born between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015 please come into the front office for an application form.

When applying we need a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport, visa if applicable, current Medicare immunisation details and proof of address.

Please click on the link below to access the Application for Enrolment for Kindergarten in 2019.

2019 Booklists

The 2019 Booklists are being sent home with students this week. Orders can be placed any time, with free delivery being offered up until 16th December 2018.

Tracey Renton
Principal

Merit Certificates

Room 1: Noah and Teleah; Room 2: Moon and Lilly; Room 3: Kingslee and Kira; Room 4: Ganeve, Kevin and Ellira; Room 7: Mkenji, Alischa, Kaitlyn and Tyler; Room 9: Sophia and Isaiah; Room 10: Mathew and Jesse; Room 11: Patrick and Elijah; Room 12: Tyson and Milla; Room 14: Michael and Keagan; Room 15: Beau and Aarav; Room 16: Austin and Justus; Room 23: Mia and Mason; LOTE: Jermana; Music: Canaan, Hannah, Will and Room 17.

Stars

Behaviour Focus

Our behaviour focus for Week 2 is:-

SAFETY;

CLASSROOM

• We sit on chairs ‘4 on the floor’
• We clean up work areas
• We tuck in chairs when they are not being sat on
• We use equipment appropriately
• We walk in the classroom

SOCIAL SKILL

• Managing materials

Students Late to School

If your child arrives late to school, they are missing critical morning routines and learning activities. The school day begins at 8:40am and students will be considered late if they do not arrive by this time. If your child arrives after 9:00am you are required to enter through the front office and provide us with a reason for the lateness. A late slip will be printed for you to give to the class teacher.

Not Feeling Well?

If your child is not feeling well before school, please keep them home and notify the office by phoning 6206 4200, sending an SMS to 0437 480 486 or emailing somerly.ps@education.wa.edu.au.

Late Collection of Students

Somerly Primary School has a student finish time of 2.45pm each day. If your child has not been picked up before 3pm, you will be required to come to the front office to sign them out.

Arts Assembly

“WE HEART THE ARTS ASSEMBLY”

Thank you from Miss Olsen, Miss Bartley and Ms Mundy for all who attended the WE HEART THE ARTS assembly.

The assembly featured and celebrated the Art and Music program as well as the Kapa Haka Group.

The assembly was opened with the song ‘This Is Me’, sung by Scarlett and Asante, and accompanied by the Year 5/6 dance group. The song is about being proud of who you are as an individual, which is why the Arts is so important.

On Thursday, after school, the Music and Art room were opened to the parents and students. Both rooms were very busy and it was fantastic to see so many parents getting involved in the activities.

We hope to see everyone again next year to celebrate the creative programs we have at Somerly Primary School!

The Fathering Project

Dads/Father Figures and Child Event:

Zone Bowling

The Fathering Project is an opportunity to have fun with your kids and become part of a strong and supportive network of dads and father figures connected to Somerly Primary School. Our Term 4 event is in partnership with Zone Bowling, Joondalup.

Payment is to be made when you arrive at the venue. You can also utilise vouchers (including Entertainment Book voucher) that you may have.

RSVP: At this stage there will be a cap of 24 participants. If there is high interest, then I will aim to book further bowling lanes if available (first in first served). Please RSVP by Tuesday 30th October, by calling Somerly Primary School on 6206 4200.

The Fathering Project is brilliant and inspires me as a dad.
Justin Langer AM, Father of 4 Girls, Australian Cricketer, WA

The Dads’ group has been a wonderful initiative for our school to be involved in. These Dad’s form a very important part of their children’s experiences, and we celebrate that with a wide range of enjoyable and meaningful school and family-based events.”
Greg, School Principal, WA

For all women who want their husbands to be more involved in their children’s lives, I encourage you to get involved with The Fathering Project. It will make such a massive difference to your children’s lives; your relationship, your husband’s life, and you will all be better off as a family unit.”
Georgie, Mother to 3 children,
Loving wife of a Dad involved in The Fathering Project, WA

2019 Student Leadership Positions

Year 6 Student Leadership at Somerly Primary School is a position of responsibility which is highly valued by the staff and students. Leadership positions provide students the opportunity to develop important and varied leadership skills. These roles assist our school to be able to function efficiently and effectively. At Somerly Primary School there are three areas where students have the opportunity to be a leader. The areas are; Student Council, Faction Leaders and Student Daily Operations Team. With each role we have a clear list of expectations which students will adhere to.

Expectations of Student Leaders

Students will:

• Commit to the position for the entire year. Please note; these positions may require giving up break times and catching up on work that may be missed as a result of performing their duties.
• Perform their duties responsibly, respectfully and safely.
• Display a high standard of behaviour and sportsmanship throughout the school year.
• Assist teachers with school tasks when required.
• Assist with organising school events.
• Assist students around the school when required.
• All leaders are required to participate in organised school activities as required.
• Be willing to speak at assemblies and on special occasions.
• Consistently wear the school uniform and badge at all times (As outlined in the school Dress Code Policy).

As part of the nomination process, current Year 5 students complete the ‘2019 Leadership Nomination’ form and prepare a short speech to present to the year 3 – 5 students and staff on Monday 12th November, 2018 from 9:00am. Parents / Caregivers are welcome to attend. Current Year 5 students have been briefed on the process and interested students have been provided with the relevant documents.

Please contact Andrew Britton, Deputy Principal, on 6206 4200 if you have any questions about the process.

Mayor’s Christmas Appeal 2018

Each year the City of Wanneroo conducts the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal to assist members of our Community who are facing hardship. Somerly Primary School will again be taking part in the Appeal and a donation bin will be available at the front office shortly.

You can help by donating any of the following items:-

• Toys (age appropriate)
• Non-perishable food items, examples of which are:-
  - Christmas puddings/cakes
  - Fruit mince pies
  - Cakes, cake mixes and biscuits
  - Nuts, crackers and chips
  - Pasta and sauce
  - Tinned foods (sweet and savoury)
  - James and spreads
  - Tea, coffee and sugar
  - Cereals
  - Rice and noodles
  - Chocolate
  - Muesli bars

All donations are greatly appreciated.

The Appeal will be closing on Friday 23rd November 2018.

Learning Focus

Art

We loved having students, parents and carers join us for the Arts afternoon. We painted, created and enjoyed art on display. Thank you to those people that took the time to write appreciation statements for students, they loved receiving them. Thank you to students for your hard work and dedication to the Arts this year, you inspire me every day!

Miss Bartley

Lost Property

We have a large amount of lost property located in the green buckets outside the medical room. If you have misplaced an item at school, please check the buckets as soon as possible.

Information for Year 6 students Enrolled at Kinross College in 2019

Kinross College are excited to meet over 170 students who will be entering Year 7 in 2019. Enrolled students have been invited to attend our Transition Day on Thursday November 8 from 8.45-2.00pm. Please contact Filomena Voyce at Kinross College on 9233 6700 to let us know:

1. If your child will be attending the Transition Day
2. Which lunch option they would like (options listed in the invitation sent by email)
3. How they will be getting home at 2.00pm (parent, another adult or making their own way home)

We appreciate your time in completing the emailed Life So Far and My Child documents and remind you that we are happy to receive these now. Printed copies are available from Kinross College Front Office.

If you have not yet enrolled your child but are planning to do so, please contact Filomena Voyce as soon as possible on 9233 6700.

Thank you and we look forward to meeting your child.

P & C

Community Notices

Kurlangas Aboriginal Playgroup

Welcome to term 4! This term in playgroup, we are learning to recognise the colours yellow, red, green and blue, as well as triangle, square, circle and rectangle shapes. Our older children will be continuing the scissor and pencil skills.

Our activities will include colour collages, cellophane windows, easel painting, shape stencilling, colour sorting, shape painting and sticker pictures, cutting and tracing.

For our babies, there will be tummy time (to strengthen their back and neck muscles), push and pull toys, some wonderful books to look at and songs to sing.

Playgroup is FREE and held every Wednesday at Somerly Primary School during term times between 9.30-11.30am, for Aboriginal children up to 5yrs of age and their carers.

A morning tea of fresh fruit is provided for the children, and tea, coffee and biscuits for the adults. You do not need to have a child attending this school to attend.

Hope to see you there!

ABORIGINAL EARLY YEARS TEAM.