8 May 2019

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Report

Dear Parents/Caregivers

I would like to extend a warm welcome back to students, families and friends of Somerly Primary School. I hope everyone had an enjoyable and relaxing break.

NAPLAN Online

Just a reminder that our Year 3 and 5 students will participate in NAPLAN online commencing Tuesday 14th May. Please see the test schedule below for specific dates. Please note that test dates and times may be adjusted depending upon completion of previous assessments.

NB: Year 3 students complete the Writing assessment on paper. All other assessments are online.

Schools and teachers use NAPLAN data to improve teaching and learning programs in the classroom. Skills that will be tested include reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation and numeracy. All students in Years 3 and 5 are expected to participate in NAPLAN testing.

The best way to assist your child in preparation for NAPLAN is to reassure your child that the tests are just one part of the school program and urge them to do the best they can on the day. It is important for you and your child to know that NAPLAN is not a pass/fail test.

You can help your child become familiar with NAPLAN Online by accessing the public demonstration site on the NAPLAN website. The demonstration site includes useful resources for schools to help students become familiar with the online test experience. The Public demonstration site provides mini-tests that provide an example of what types of questions students will encounter.

Later in the year we will send parents an individual student NAPLAN report that you can use to view and monitor how your child is progressing.

More information is available on the NAPLAN website and if you have any concerns, please contact Mrs Louise Carroll on 6206 4200.

Easter Hat Parade

Thank you to all the students who participated in the Easter Hat Parade. It was fantastic to see such creativity and colour this year. We really value family attendance at our school events.

ANZAC Service

On Friday 12th April the Somerly Primary School community held a commemorative service to remember those who had fought for freedom. The Student Councillors read several passages that reflected on the happenings of World War 1 and the beginning of the ANZAC traditions. Wreaths were laid to honour the memories of those who died and several books were donated to the school as a reminder of this special and significant day. I would also like to thank Warrant Officer Bruce Williams for his personal words about the ANZAC spirit. All students’ respectful behaviour and deep reverence during the service is to be commended.

Kindy Mothers’ Day Pamper Afternoon

All Kindergarten Mothers/Carers/Family Members are invited to a Pamper afternoon with your children in class.

• Room 6, Group B – Friday 10th May at 2pm
• Room 5 and 6, Group A – Monday 13th May at 2pm

We look forward to celebrating this special day with you.

Camp date and estimated cost

We would like to take this opportunity to keep you informed of our upcoming Year 6 Camp. This year’s camp will be held at Ern Halliday in Hillarys from Wednesday 25th September to Friday 27th September 2019.

Students will engage in a variety of recreational activities. The aim of the camp is;

• To give students the opportunity to experience outdoor education activities in a natural environment
• To promote an appreciation of the environment
• To foster teamwork and to improve communication skills
• To meet new and varied challenges

The estimated cost for the Year 6 Camp will be $280. The final cost will be dependent upon the selected recreational activities and catering options. Year 6 fundraising will assist in reducing the overall cost. We will inform you of the final cost when we send home the permission form early in Term 3. Further information will also be relayed at this time.

If you would like to discuss a payment plan and/or start making payment instalments, please contact Mrs Susan Rose on 6206 4200.

Key dates for Term 2 - 2019

P&C Meeting – Monday 13th May
Board Meeting – Wednesday 22nd May
Interschool Cross Country – Friday 31st May
WA Day (Public Holiday) – Monday 3rd June
P&C Meeting – Monday 10th June
Dental Screening (PP, Year 3 and 6) – Wednesday 19th June
Board Meeting - Wednesday 19th June
Interschool Winter Carnival (Year 5/6) – Wednesday 26th June
NAIDOC Week (incl. excursion and ceremony) – Monday 1st July to Friday 5th July

Andrew Britton
A/Principal

Merit Certificates

Room 1: Aluet and Vanessa; Room 2: Ava and Jasmine; Room 3: Scarlett and Reeti; Room 4: Charlotte and Keanu; Room 8: Sophie, Billy and Ameer; Room 11: Aston and Timothy; Room 13: Shayla and Kevin; Room 14: Kaiya and Shaylee; Room 15: Chiara and Kobe; Room 16: Cormack and Tabitha; Room 17: Jaylah and Sehej; Room 18: Marcus and Khloe; Room 23: Marcus and Hannah; LOTE: Jessica – Rm.12, Kai – Rm. 7 and Harmony – Rm.7, Music: Tabitha and Room 12; Art: Ataria – Rm.23 and Meyer – Rm.23.

Stars

Behaviour Focus

Our behaviour focus for Week 2 is:

RESPECT

ICT:

• We use the equipment for the designed purposes.
• We are careful with all equipment.

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.

Kindergarten Enrolments 2020

We are now taking Kindergarten applications for 2020. If you have a child that was born between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2016 please come into the front office for an application form.

As Kindy is non-compulsory, enrolments will be on a first in basis.

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

If you know someone who has a child due to start Kindergarten next year, please let them know that enrolments are open.

Please click on the link below to access the Application for Enrolment for Kindergarten in 2020.

Woolworths Earn & Learn

Woolworths has just launched Earn & Learn, and we're once again joining it. For those parents who aren't aware of the program, if you shop at Woolworths between 1st of May and the 25th of June you can earn stickers. Our school will be collecting these stickers which we'll be able to swap for new school equipment; things like art and craft supplies, sports gear, teaching aids and more.

So for any parents who shop at Woolworths, please collect those stickers and drop them in to our collection boxes, which are located in our school library or at Woolworths in Ocean Keys Shopping Centre.

The Fathering Project

Dads/Father Figures and Child Event:
Term 2 - Creative Art

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 2 event will be led by our Visual Art Specialist Teacher, Rhiannon Bartley. Dads and kids will engage in a variety of Art activities, followed by a sausage sizzle.

NAIDOC Week 10 Term 2

As part of our NAIDOC Week this year we will be taking the whole school on an excursion to Kings Park. The excursion will be spread over 3 days Tuesday 2nd July to Thursday 4th July with each class attending on one of the days. This will be a whole day excursion with students leaving school at 8.40am and returning at 2.40pm. The cost for the excursion will be $20 and will cover the bus trip and the educational program. Please refer below to see which day your child/ren’s class/es will be going. The students will spend time in the Rio Tinto Naturescape exploring the outdoor learning and discovery facility that connects students to nature.

Each class will do one of the following education programs relevant to their age group.

• Koora Koora Kaarta Koomba - Kindy to Year 1 – Describe how Perth has changed over time and learn about its first people and traditional custodians, the Wadjuk Nyoongar people. Through song, dance and role play, explore the Nyoongar language, recite and sing a special song, Yonga Sleeping. Learn how Nyoongar people used plants and animals for food, medicine, tools, shelter and protection, with a focus on the roles of men and women. Engage with the storytelling tradition, play traditional games and enjoy face painting.
• Chunyart and the Cheeky Parrot – Years 2 and 3 - Follow the story of Chunyart, a young Nyoongar boy and his cheeky Twenty Eight Parrot on his journey through Wadjuk Country. Learn how plants and animals provided food, tools, shelter and medicine for Nyoongar people and how they took care of the lands. Students investigate family structures and totems and engage in hands on activities, including traditional first aid, hunting games and the use of symbols to share a story to family and place.
• From Firesticks to Fireworks – Years 4 to 6 – Discover the history and cultural significance of Kaarta Koomba in this interactive walk through the WA Botanic Garden. Learn how the Wadjuk Nyoongar people were guided by the six seasons and used plants and animals for food, shelter, tools and medicine. Through role-play, discuss the first European explorers to the Swan River Colony and consider the changes that have taken place in Perth from early settlement to today.

More information will follow shortly.

If you have any queries or questions, please do not hesitate to contact the front office.

2019/2020 Entertainment Book

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Alternatively, you can call into the office to purchase your printed book. Please note orders placed at the office are cash only. All other methods of payment can be made by clicking on the link above.

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We think Mum will love it even more for supporting Somerly Primary School and knowing it helps a good cause.

Learning Focus

Physical Education

On Friday 3rd May the year 5's and 6's from Somerly Primary School participated in the Summer Carnival against Beaumaris, Kinross, Quinns Rocks, Mindarie and Merriwa Primary Schools. The sports were Basketball, Speedball, Cricket and T-ball. After a term of preparation, the Somerly students were keen to play in their chosen sport. We were very impressed with the way our students demonstrated our school principles of respect, responsibility and safety throughout the day. Thanks to our wonderful staff for all their help in preparation leading up to the carnival and on the day itself. Thanks also to families and friends who came to support our school on the day. Our teams’ results are below...

Basketball

Boys A: 4th
Boys B: 6th
Girls: 3rd

Cricket

5th

T-Ball

7th and 8th

Speedball

Boys: A draw 1st in wins, 2nd based on goals scored.
Girls: 7th

Kurlangas Aboriginal Playgroup

Welcome to term 2!

This term at playgroup we are learning about animals. The first two weeks of term we will be making Mother’s Day cards and then we will make cotton wool sheep, feather ducks, animal stamp painting and collage gluing.

We will also have activities and experiences that promote and extend physical skills, socialisation skills and language skills.

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, finger rhymes 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.

P & C