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Parent Newsletter Issue 2 7 March 2019

SCHOOL OPEN NIGHT AND FORUM / P & C MOVIE NIGHT: FRIDAY 15 MARCH 2019

You’re invited to visit your child’s classroom to view their workbooks and work on display. You are also welcome to visit the Music Room and the Art Room to talk with our specialist teachers about their learning programs and to explore your creative side. On the night there will be two Forums conducted which is an opportunity for parents to hear an update on the School Improvement Plan and key strategies being implemented.

As the sun sets, make your way to the central courtyard and undercover area to enjoy a picnic while watching ‘The Greatest Showman’ under the stars.

KEY INFORMATION:

Classes Open

Each classroom will be open for 40 minutes on the evening i.e. 5.00pm – 5.40pm or 5.50pm – 6.30pm.

Forums

Two forums will be conducted on this date. Each forum will include an update on the School Improvement Plan and key strategies being implemented by the school e.g. Curriculum Planning Teams, Talk 4 Writing, Oxford Maths, Explicit Teaching, PATHS Program, Student Voice, Sound Waves and Letters and Sounds.

Although the structure and content of the Forums will be identical, each will be presented by teachers of the allocated year groups i.e.

- Early Childhood Forum will be presented by Kindergarten to Year 2 teachers. - Middle Primary Forum will be presented by the Year 3 to 6 teachers.

All parents are encouraged to attend one of the Forums during the Open Night.

Follow the signs on the night for the location of the Forums.

Safety Considerations

Free dress night for all students.

Due to the large number of people on the school site, parents are required to supervise their own children during this event.

The oval area will be closed during this event.

Younger children may play on the following equipment between 5.00 – 6.30pm when being supervised by their own parents:

- Early Childhood Playground – Kindergarten & Pre-primary students. - The Secret Playground – Year 1 & 2 students.

Sport equipment , bikes, scooters or skateboards should not be brought to school

Please leave all pets at home.

This is an alcohol free event.

Refer to page 2 for further information regarding this school and P & C event.

Time Early Childhood Kindergarten to Year 2 Classes

Middle Primary Year 3 to 6 Classes

5.00pm – 5.40pm FORUM CLASSES OPEN Note: These classes will close at 5.40pm

5.40pm – 5.50pm Teachers move between locations

5.50pm – 6.30pm CLASSES OPEN Note: These classes will close at 6.30pm

FORUM

6.30pm – 8.30pm P & C MOVIE NIGHT ‘The Greatest Showman’

An Independent Public School

5 Albert Street, North Perth WA 6006 PO Box 83 North Perth WA 6906 Email: northperth.ps@education.wa.edu.au Tel: 08 9328 7104

www.northperthprimary.edu.au

Inclusivity Resilience Respect

Responsibility

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE NAME OF THE NEW SECONDARY SCHOOL IN SUBIACO

Inner City College (planning name) will open next year with around 250 Year 7 students. The school will be a central hub for Subiaco and contribute to the heart of the community. Community consultation regarding the school name is continuing and we want to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete this short survey.

The actual ink for the survey is http://bit.ly/subiacoschoolname

Please note the survey closes on 8 March 2019.

John Burke Principal, Inner City College (planning name)

HOT SHOTS INTERSCHOOL TENNIS CARNIVAL

On Tuesday, 72 Year 3 and 4 students participated in the Hot Shots Interschool Tennis Carnival at Robertson Park Tennis Centre on Fitzgerald Street. They competed against students from local public primary schools in this event coordinated by the Tennis Centre and supported by Tennis Australia. Students from the John Forrest Senior High School (JFSHS) Specialist Tennis Program assisted with umpiring and scoring.

This event required a lot of personnel and would not have been possible without the assistance of the JFSHS students and the supervision and umpiring support provided by many of our parents.

Thank you to everyone involved in making this event possible.

KEY DATES: Thursday 7 March School Photo Day #1 Book Fair Day #1 PATHS Parent Session 6.30pm Friday 8 March KIDDO (PP—Year 3) 7.45am School Photo Day #2 Book Fair Day #2 Monday 11 March Protective Behaviours (Yr 2 & 4) KIDDO School Program Tuesday 12 March KIDDO School Program Wednesday 13 March Assembly Year 4/5 Room 12 Thursday 14 March Connect Parent Information Session 9.00am Friday 15 March KIDDO (PP—Yr3) 7.45am National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence School Open and Forum Night P & C Movie Night

SCHOOL OPEN NIGHT AND FORUM / P & C MOVIE NIGHT: KEY INFORMATION CONTINUED

Toilets (Open 4.30pm—8.30pm)

The student toilets adjacent to the covered assembly area will be open for student use only.

Adults are requested to use the universal access toilet in the covered assembly area. Please use this toilet if accompanying young children.

The toilet on the verandah near Room 17 will also be available until 6.30pm

Pre-order Food

Sausage Sizzle pre-order forms distributed earlier, must be returned by Friday 8 March. - Sausage Sizzle @$3.50 - Meal Deal with Sausage Sizzle and Vege Cup @ $5.00 - Return payment with the P & C order envelope

- A food truck will also be selling paella (vegetarian or chicken and chorizo) for @$13 per serve - Pre-order on the P & C order envelope, pay on the night.

- Orders will be filled on first come, first served basis from 5.30pm.

Snack Bar

The Year 6 (2019) students will be selling drinks and snacks on the night.

All proceeds will help fund their camp and graduation activities this year.

Movie Time

The PG rated movie being screened is ‘The Greatest Showman’, starring Hugh Jackman.

‘”Inspired by the imagination of P. T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.”

Bring your blankets, beanbags or low chairs.

Don’t forget the insect repellent to keep any pesky mosquitoes away.

Parents are responsible for supervising their own children during this P & C event.

Zero Waste

If ordering paella help minimise waste by bringing your own reusable plates/bowls and cutlery that can be taken home and washed.

Use the recycling bins and tubs for compostables in place on the night so we can limit the amount sent to landfill.

Looking forward to seeing you on the night.

Primary PP K Total

2018 84.93% 85.55% 96.36% 86.35%

2017 82.37% 89.55% 83.62% 83.37%

VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS Each year the school requests a contribution from parents to supplement the funding gained from other sources, including the State and Commonwealth Governments. The $60.00 contribution requested has been endorsed by the School Board and adheres to the Department of Education’s ‘Contributions, Charges and Fees Manual’, October 2017. We appreciate it when parents decide to make the contribution. In 2018 the voluntary contribution was an opportunity to increase our revenue by $28 140. We collected $24 300, a shortfall of $3 840, to support our teaching and learning programs.

We are now seeking Voluntary Contributions for 2019. If you have not already paid, either directly to the school or through Campion with the 2019 Personal Items List, please consider paying the contribution of $60.00 per child to the school office as soon as possible. If you are unsure if you have already paid, please contact the school office.

We are able to accept cash and cheques made payable to North Perth Primary School. We also have credit card and EFTPOS facilities available at reception.

Thank you for your continuing support of our school.

LET’S TAKE A STAND TOGETHER

We believe every child has the right to be safe at school. We provide learning environments that foster good behaviour and respect for your children and those around them.

Fortunately, most students attending public schools in Western Australia are able to learn in safe and supportive environments. At times, though, some students can be physically aggressive. This is never acceptable as it can cause psychological and physical harm to those involved, as well as disruption to teaching and learning.

The State Government has released a Statement to address violence in schools. It sets out 10 actions to help school staff, families and communities work together on this complex issue. Programs and resources will be available for parents to support their children and where appropriate parents and staff will work closely to ensure their children maintain positive behaviour at school. A copy of the Statement is available on the Department’s website at education.wa.edu.au.

It is important to understand that these changes focus on students who have intentionally been physically aggressive towards others. Students with a disability who either cannot manage their behaviour or do not intend to harm others are not the target of this plan.

As parents, you also play a vital role. Your children benefit from you modelling and rewarding positive behaviour.

I look forward to your ongoing support to keep our school a safe place for all.

NATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM LITERACY AND NUMERACY (NAPLAN)

NAPLAN testing is scheduled for all Year 3 and 5 students across a two-week period this year i.e. Tuesday 14 May to Friday 24 May 2019. This is during Week 3 and 4 of Term 2.The testing will be completed online for the first time at North Perth Primary School, with the exception of Year 3 Writing. A schedule for the NAPLAN testing will be released to Year 3 and 4 parents closer to the date.

Parents interested in knowing more about the NAPLAN online assessment may access the public demonstration site – just go to https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site The public demonstration tests provide parents and students the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the type of questions and related functionalities available on the NAPLAN Online assessment.

It is recommended the parents of current Year 3 and 5 students access the public demonstration site. There are demonstration tests for conventions of language (grammar, punctuation, and spelling), numeracy, reading and writing for each NAPLAN test year level: 3, 5, 7 and 9. As all Year 3 students will complete the writing test on paper, there is no Year 3 demonstration test for writing.

An information brochure was sent home recently with our Year 3 and 5 students. This brochure may be accessed by all interested parents. The brochure includes information about why students do NAPLAN and what is assessed. There is also information on how the school and parents can help children prepare for NAPLAN, such as ensuring they are familiar with using devices, typing on them and navigating through programs. Information regarding the duration of each assessment and how the results will be reported to parents is also addressed. Information regarding disability adjustments, formal exemptions regarding assessment adjustments for children with disabilities is mentioned, however, it recommended parents contact the school if they believe an adjustment may be required for their child.

More information Go to the NAPLAN website at https://www.nap.edu.au/home and click on read more under Parent/carer support – NAPLAN at the bottom of the screen for more information, including the parent information brochure and tips to help your child. You are also welcome to contact the school’s NAPLAN coordinator, Andrew Streeton, if you have any questions regarding this assessment program.

Congratulations STUDENT LEADERS

Semester 1 2019

STUDENT VOICE IN THE CLASSROOM At North Perth Primary School, teachers encourage Student Voice through a variety of channels in the classroom. Every class has a PATHS Kid of the Day that peers acknowledge by expressing their thoughts and opinions in the form of a compliment.

Throughout many classrooms, students are asked to contribute to class activities by choosing inquiry questions when researching a topic and developing class surveys to learn about their peer’s interests and passions.

There are lots of different ways classrooms are set up to encourage and support Student Voice.

STUDENT COUNCILLORS

Sophie Coffey Cooper Dadleff Tully Colgan

Laura Clarke Lola Clarke Rose Margaritis- Lye

FACTION CAPTAINS

Bolton Saskia Benson Sean Cregan

Woodville Fergus Ferrington Harriet Hawkes

Vincent Angelina Nguyen Francesco Zuccaro

EARTH CARE CLUB

Rex Parnell Aidan Kelly

Marco Trajcevski Mia Dryland

ARTS AMBASSADORS

Aifric McParlane Lucy Fragomeni

Jake Clennett Pero Tomic

TUESDAY CHATS On Tuesday mornings between 8:30am and 9:00am, selected students from Year 6 gather in the Staffroom for a hot milo and a discussion with Miss Bryan.

During this time, students are able to contribute to school decisions such as the review of the Behaviour Management Guidelines and raise any concerns they may have. Student input is a crucial part of whole school processes.

Tuesday Chats has been designed so that every term, students should have at least one opportunity to meet with a Deputy Principal and have input into school operations.

Recently, Tuesday Chats has focussed on the development of Good Standing. Students brainstormed what it looks like, how it feels and what it sounds like to

be a student with Good Standing. Students also completed a graffiti activity to suggest ideas for a term reward for students who had maintained Good Standing. There were some fantastic ideas put forward.

I look forward to my future Tuesday Chats with Year 6 students.

Jemma Bryan Deputy Principal

BOOK FAIR Catch the reading wave at the Scholastic Book Fair at school this week. Dive into the school hall on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th March 2019. Splash around before school from 8.00am - 8.45am and after school from 3.00pm to 3.45pm and discover a new treasure. See you there! If you have any questions please contact Pip on 0438 470 420.

Student Survey

Inquiry questions about

North Perth PS

Compliment circle of PATHS Kid of the Day

PROGRESS AGAINST BUSINESS PLAN NAPLAN TARGETS—SUCCESS FOR ALL STUDENTS

Target 1.1

Increase the percentage of Year 5 students in Writing Band 8 to be equal to or above like schools by 2019.

Comment

This target represents the number of students in the top bands of Writing. The Year 5 cohorts in 2017 were 11% below like schools and in 2018 were 8% below like schools.

Target 1.2

Increase the percentage of Year 5 students in Reading Band 8 to be equal to or above like

schools by 2019.

Comment

This target represents the number of students in the top bands of Reading. The Year 5 cohorts in 2017 were 15% below like schools and in 2018 were 11% below like schools.

Target 1.3

Close the gap in Year 3 NAPLAN Writing to be the same as like schools by 2020.

Comment

This graph shows how we are tracking to be the same or above like schools by 2020 in

Year 3 Writing.

PROGRESS AGAINST BUSINESS PLAN NAPLAN TARGETS—SUCCESS FOR ALL STUDENTS

Target 1.4

Close the gap in Year 3 NAPLAN Reading to be the same as like schools by 2020.

Comment

This graph shows how we are tracking to be the same or above like schools by 2020 in

Year 3 Reading.

Target 1.5

The percentage of Year 5 students in Band 8 for Numeracy will be equal to or above like

schools by 2019.

Comment

This target represents the number of students in the top bands of Numeracy. The Year 5

cohorts in 2017 were 14% below like schools and in 2018 were 8% below like schools.

Target 1.6

The progress of the stable cohort of Year 5 students in Numeracy will be above like-

schools by 2019.

Comment

This target represents the progress in Numera-cy for students between Year 3 and 5. In 2017

we achieved this target and in 2018 were slightly below.

SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE

The North Perth Primary School Board met on Tuesday 26 February. At this meeting three new Parent Representatives, Cate Seghezzi, Duncan Fletcher and Jo Sneddon, were welcomed to the Board. The Board is also pleased to announce that Cate Seghezzi was elected as Board Chair and Jo Sneddon and Lisa Montgomery were elected to share the Secretary role.

The School Board usually meets twice per term on Monday evenings from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Unless otherwise advised, meetings are open to the public. Persons other than Board members have the status of observers. All persons present at the meeting must adhere to the North Perth Primary School Board Code of Conduct. Meeting agendas and minutes can be found within the School Board folder of the NPPS Parent Connect library. Alternatively, minutes can be obtained by emailing the Board Secretary at nppsboard@gmail.com. 2019 Meeting Dates Term 1 Tuesday 26 February and Monday 18 March Term 2 Monday 6 May and Monday 10 June Term 3 Monday 29 July and Monday 2 September Term 4 Monday 21 October and Monday 25 November Annual Public Meeting - Tuesday 3 December

NORTH PERTH PRIMARY SCHOOL An Independent Public School

Expressions of Interest

School Board - Community Representative 2019 – 2020 North Perth Primary School is an Independent Public School with an active and involved School Board. School Board members support the school’s strategic direction and progress towards performance targets, set out in the school’s Business Plan. North Perth Primary School Board is seeking a new Community Representative, with strong community ties, to complement current Board members’ skills. Desirable skills may include, but are not limited to: marketing; communications; and public relations.

Meetings are held twice per term with working parties formed as needed. If you would like to be considered for this role, please submit your expression of interest to the Chair at nppsboard@gmail.com before 4.30pm on Friday 15 March 2019. Please include the following information: your reasons for nominating; your links to the North Perth community; skills and experience in marketing, communications and public

relations; and other relevant professional and/or committee experience. The Board will consider all nominations at our next meeting on Mon-day 18 March 2019. The Chair will advise nominees of the outcome by Friday 22 March 2019.

For further information about the NPPS School Board please visit our website, or contact: Cate Seghezzi, Chair ph: 0421 816 454 or Karen Lockyer, Principal ph: 9328 7104

KIDS HELPLINE

Free, private and confidential, phone counselling service specifically for young

people aged between 5 and 25. 1800 551 800

FREE PARENTING SEMINARS

You are invited to attend the Triple P Seminar Series. You will learn practical, positive and effective ways to deal with common behavioural problems and ways to help your child achieve their best at school and in the future.

Parents are encouraged to attend all 3 seminars:

Children's behaviour - the tough part of parenting

Raising Confident Children

Raising Emotionally Resilient Children

The next FREE 3 week Series is held:

When: 10 May, 17 May & 24 May 2019

Location: 28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands RSVP: Bookings are essential and places are limited.

Please visit healthywa.wa.gov.au/parentgroups to book your place.

To find other available programs visit our website: www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/parentgroups

TERM 1 2019 PLANNER located on Connect in the

Library folder

Many of our school families have dogs as pets and some like to include them in the daily walk to and from school.

Please be aware that dogs are not permitted on school property, including the school oval and car parks between the buildings and oval.

We request that parents also consider the safety of our students by not leaving dogs unattended on the school oval or near the school boundary.

RETHINKING SCREEN TIME

Parents may be interested in attending the presentation Rethinking Screen Time: Fostering health and happiness in the digital age, being conducted next month by Canadian therapist, researcher, writer, author and inter-national speaker, Dr Mari Swingle. Her research shows how excessive or inappropriate use of screens are affect-ing brain function and behaviour. This free presentation will be informative and fact-filled. Date: Wednesday 3 April Time: 7.30pm Venue: Churchlands Senior High School, Concert Hall Registration: Follow the link below https://www.natureplaywa.org.au/rethinking-screen-time-event

SCHOOL WATCH Please report any suspicious activity or

vandalism to the following: School Watch Security

1800 177 777

Police 13 14 44