Braeside Primary School Honour, Pride and Achievement

Issue 15, Tuesday 10 October 2017

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Principal’s News

Important Dates

October 2017

Good Standing—

Inflatables Thurs 12th

Student Council

nominations due Friday 13th

Assembly Mon 16th

Student Council Speeches

(prior to assembly) Mon 30th

Assembly—PP Mon 30th

Bookfair Wishlist—

students able to make

wishlists for Bookfair

Tues 31st &

Wed 1st

November 2017

Bookfair Opens 3-4pm Thurs

2nd

Bookfair Hat Parade—

LIbrary

Lunchtime

Tuesday 7th

Bookfair open to Parents Lunch & 3-

4.30pm Tues 7th

Interschool Jumps Wed 8th

Interschool Athletics Fri 10th

Assembly—Student

Council: Year in Review Mon 13th

Year 6 Transition-KSHS Wed 22nd

Interm Swimming—PP to

Year 2

Mon 27th to

Fri 8th

Year 6 Orientation-KSHS Wed 29th

December 2017

Graduation Assembly Tues 5th

Kindergarten Tran-

sistion—Parent Session Thur 7th

Kindergarten Graduation Fri 8th

Parent Interviews Mon 11th

School Concert 6pm Tues 12th

Good Standing Day Wed 13th

Students Last Day of

Term Thurs 14th

SDD—Students do not

attend Fri 15th

Welcome back to all families and students, I trust you enjoyed your two week break and are ready for the final term of the year. Yesterday at the School Development Day (SDD) staff continued working on a new school vision. The new vision will update the one that is currently used which was developed in 2010. Staff have come to a consensus on the format and statements that make up the new vision. In the upcoming weeks I will be seeking input from both year 5/6 classes, the P & C and also the School Council about suggested refinements or modifications. If any parents have feedback or comments after reading the new vision below, you can either attend the P&C meeting or send an email through to me with your thoughts. I have also included the current vision, which staff have found to be very lengthy and not reflective of our school direction. Current Vision: “At Braeside Primary School we aim to create a learning environment where all students feel safe, happy and included. We understand that students have a range of skills and abilities, catering for individual needs through curriculum that is both differentiated and inclusive. All students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Parents are valued as partners in their child’s education and work together with staff to ensure that all students are successful.

Literacy and Numeracy are specifically targeted, with 50% of teaching time devoted to best practice teaching and learning programs and emphasis on a whole school approach to planning and learning. Braeside staff are dedicated and professional. We expect high standards from staff and students and constantly strive for higher levels of achievement.”

For further information in regards to events please

don ‘t hesitate to contact the front office.

Staff hard at work at the School Development Day Monday 9th October.

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Principal’s News continued...

Suggested New Vision : “Braeside PS is a dynamic learning community that values diversity and fosters a sense of belonging.

We meet the needs of each individual through collaborative, reflective, and evolving school-wide practices that provide explicit, engaging experiences. Our students achieve their academic and social potential and are contributing members of the community.”

Term planner Please find attached the term planner for the term with all the events included for your information. Can I ask that you take particular note of the dates set for the end of year events. These are an integral part of the Braeside School year and a way for students to celebrate all that has happened during 2017. Planning for 2018 We are currently appointing staff and planning classes for 2018. In the next newsletter I will announce the school structure for 2018 and class placement request forms will be available. Class placement request forms give parents the opportunity to have input into the placement of their child. There may be social, academic or personal reasons for your requests. We endeavour to accommodate requests and if we are unable to, you will be contacted by myself to discuss the options. At this time of year, it is important for us to know which students will be with us for 2018. Also, confirming the number of Kindergarten students is critical. In 2018, Braeside will offer 3 full days of Kindergarten. This is an additional 3 hours each week. This will support improved attendance and give students more time for the play based learning experiences we are implementing as a whole school program. If you know of any kindergarten students who have not enrolled, please encourage them to come and collect their enrolment forms. Athletics carnival Congratulations to all students who participated in last terms carnival. As a whole the students were very supportive of each other, with many older students supporting and assisting younger children throughout the day. This made the job of choosing the recipient of the Viljoen Perpetual Sportsmanship Award very difficult. There were many choices we could have made. Reflecting back into practice for sport made the decision a little easier. A big congratulations to Lily Richardson for her efforts both for her faction and for the school. Also, a big thank you to Miss McCarley for organising the day and to all the parents for your help and support over the two days. Being able to draw on such a large range of enthusiastic helpers, makes the day more enjoyable enabling it to run smoothly. Miss McCarley will be looking for helpers for the upcoming Interschool Carnival which Braeside are hosting this year. Teresa Wigg Principal

Congratulations to the following students who achieved 20 or more points through Lexile Quizzes in Term 3.

Xavier Potter, Mia Ramm, Jonah Stade, Imogen Froby, Eva Kowald, Sophie Harris, Sean Tester.

These students have been invited to join me for a Lexile Legends Lunch of Chicken

Treat on Thursday,

October 12.

To qualify for the Lexile Legends this term, students need to pass the Lexile Quizzes

on the Literacy Pro portal to earn points. Students have access to the portal in their

classrooms and the school library.

Term 3 Lexile Legends

Lily receiving the Sportsmanship Award

from Miss McCarley

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ACACIA WINS THE DAY

Well done to everyone who

participated in our faction

Athletics Carnival on 21st

September. Acacia won most

points overall A big

Congratulations to all of our

Champion and Runner Up

students.

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GOLDIE UPDATE

Age Group Champion Faction Runner Up Faction

5 Year Old Boys Isaka Ndabumviye Acacia Rhys Radovanovic Wandoo

5 Year Old Girls Lara Smith Acacia Arianna Elwin Mallee

6 Year Old Boys Jerry Eh Acacia Tyler Fiveash Wandoo

6 Year Old Girls Payton Human Wandoo Zoe Sullivan Acacia

7 Year Old Boys Ezekiyeri Ndambumviye Acacia Aden Craig Wandoo

7 Year Old Girls Shaniyah Lovering Wandoo Dakotta Hook Wandoo

8 Year Old Boys Nathan Smith Acacia Benjamin Eh Acacia

8 Year Old Girls Athirah Azni Mallee Eva Kowald Mallee

9 Year Old Boys Brayden D’Aprile Acacia Luke Radovanovic Wandoo

9 Year Old Girls Shekinah Mourish Wandoo Aina Azni Mallee

10 Year Old Boys Heh Ku Say Acacia Ryan Fidler Mallee

10 Year Old Girls Jovania Ngabire Acacia Ummu Mohammad

Yassin

Mallee

11 Year Old Boys Chayce McKenzie Wandoo Than Tun Lin Wandoo

11 Year Old Girls Zoe Keley Acacia Riley-Jane Aranui Acacia

12 Year Old Boys Jacob Bell Acacia Chad Thornborough Wandoo

12 Year Old Girls McKenzie French Wandoo Lily Richardson Wandoo

We are now well into our new

Goldie’s system and we have

students on their way to earning their

bronze badge for 25 Goldies. A

progress report of all students with

more than 10 Goldies can be seen

here. Keep up the good work

everyone.

Room Student Name Goldies Room Student Name Goldies

5 Andersen Riley 11 5 Menz Izabella 10

5 Azni Aina 15 5 Quartermaine Dylan 11

5 D’Aprile Brayden 15 5 Siklosi Denika 13

5 Dunn Chyanne 12 5 Tasarip Nevayeh 15

5 French Billie-Jo 12 5 Twinch Sophie 11

5 Froby Imogen 16 10 Anyon Bodhi 12

5 Gaynor Annabelle 14 10 Daniell Hannah 11

5 George Noluthando 14 10 Keley Zoe 16

5 Kowald Eva 14 10 McKenzie Chayce 15

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Born To Move Will recommence for Term 3 on Friday 4th

August at 9:30am in the meeting room

Age - 2 to 4 year olds

Cost - $3.30 to participate or free entry with a

gold membership.

For any other questions or queries, please

contact the KLC on 9821 4399

COMMUNITY NEWS

KATANNING SQUASH

CLUB 2017 JUNIOR SQUASH

COACHING, GAMES, FUN!

EVERY THURSDAY FROM 20 July Where: Katanning Country Club Squash Courts

When: Every Thursday School Terms 2 & 3

Age: School Grades 4 – 7 can play!

School Grades 8 – 12 available too

Time: 4pm – 5.30 pm

Cost: Term 3: - $40 for Term

($20 for returning players)

(All equipment provided)

(Includes your WA SQUASH affiliation insurance)

Please contact Ashley Clarke (0421974350) for further info

YOUTHCARE CHAPLAINCY CATERING AT KATANNING’s

126th AGRICULTURAL SHOW ON

SATURDAY, 28th OCTOBER 2017- We need your help!

Katanning Youthcare (Chaplaincy) is again catering for

the morning and afternoon teas, and lunches, in the

Pioneer Room to raise funds to support our local

Primary and High School Chaplains.

We are looking for volunteers who may be able to help

in the kitchen or drinks area, for one or two hours

between 8am and 4pm on Saturday 28th, and/or

donations of cakes, slices, savoury or plain scones, or

money to purchase food items with.

If you are able to assist in any way, please contact:

Leonie Daw on 9821 1860, or Chris Mills on 0417 173

925. Thank you J

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For more information contact 1st

Katanning Scout Group:

Hilary Harris - Group Leader – 9821 4889

Ella Maesepp – Joey Leader – 9821 8616

Tennis anyone? Registrations are now open for Junior Coaching and Senior Pennants! Both will commence on Wednesday the

18th October 2017.

2017 Junior coach will be Brad Rundle who is a qualified Tennis West Hotshots Coach. Ages from 6 are

welcome. Varying time-slots on Wednesday afternoons or Saturday mornings are available.

Call or text Jane Kowald 0428712050 or Felicity Clegg 0407389310. Registration day will be held on

Wednesday the 11th October from 3:30pm at the Katanning Country Club.

Senior Pennants is a great way to catch up with friends mid-week and find your 30! All grades of playing are

catered for as long as you’re willing! Commencing on Wednesday the

18th October, you can request to play either Wednesday or Thursday

nights.

Choose your night early by registering with Hamish Tompson on

0417851433.

BRING HOME A BIG BROTHER OR SISTER AND BRING FRENCH, ITALIAN OR SPANISH CULTURE

TO LIFE!

Why not volunteer to host an international student from France, Italy or Spain next year? We have a small group of delightful students coming to Australia for 11 weeks to immerse in local Australian culture,

experience our High schools, sports, environment and lifestyle. All these international students are around 15 or 16 years old, speak excellent English, have their own spending money, cover all school expenses, and we arrange all aspects of their program. They are looking forward to joining an Australian family for a short

term cultural immersion stay. It’s fun and interesting to help these young people achieve their Australian dream. If you would like to know more, please email your interest to ICM on info@icm-education.com.au or

call Georgie or Anja on 1800 500 501, or visit our website www.icm-education.com.

TERM 4 2017

WEEK MON TUES WED THURS FRI

OCTOBER 9 10 11 12 13

1

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY

School council 3.30-5.00

Newsletter sports Good Standing - Inflatables Student council nominations due

16 17 18 19 20

2

Assembly/1

23 24 25 26 27

3

Newsletter- Kindergarten

NOVEMBER 30 31 1 2 3

4

PP Assembly-

Student Council speeches prior to

assembly

Assembly PP

Student council voting

BOOKFAIR – WISHLIST Year 6 high school handover

emailed to High school

BOOKFAIR – WISHLIST Book Fair open 3-4pm

6 7 8 9 10

5

Newsletter Yr 1

WILD hats in the reading forest

BOOKFAIR hat parade Lunch time in the Library –

Open Lunch time & 3 – 4:30

Interschool Athletics Jumps Book Fair LAST DAY – 8:30 – 10:30 Interschool Athletics Carnival

13 14 15 16 17

6

Assembly Student Council Year in

Review

Year 6 Transition

Schools Squash Campionships

20 21 22 23 24

7

Newsletter

Year 6 Transition

27 28 29

PP-2 swimming

30

1

8

PP-2 swimming

PP-2 swimming

PP-2 swimming

Orientation Day for Year 6 to KSHS

PP-2 swimming

Kindergarten transition-Parent session(Stacey to do Kindergarten orientation to begin.)

PP-2 swimming

DECEMBER 4 5 6 7 8

9

PP-2 swimming

Graduation rehearsal 1.30pm

Newsletter

PP-2 swimming

Graduation Assembly

PP-2 swimming

PP-2 swimming

PP-2 swimming

Kindergarten Graduation

11 12 13 14 15

10

Parent interviews School concert 6.00pm Good Standing Students Finish Term 4 SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY