Issue 11 – Term 3 28 July 2017

Easton Road, Esperance 6450 Ph: 9071 5599 Fax: 9071 4852 Email: Castletown.PS@education.wa.edu.au

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NEWSLETTER CASTLETOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL

INSPIRE EDUCATE SUCCEED

Welcome to The Hub at Castletown Primary School

These photos have

been taken by the

Kindy students

This week a buzz of excitement has

been centred around a new learning

space in our school called The Hub.

The Hub is our iPad learning

environment and houses 28 brand

new iPads that allows for all classes

to be able to have each student in

the class access an iPad at the same

time.

The Hub is accessible to all classes

from Kindergarten – Year 6.

Students will be using the iPads to

enhance and reflect upon their

learning. Students this week have

been learning to use the camera,

Book Creator App and Scratch Jr –

a coding app.

The school has recently subscribed

to Reading Eggs for the whole

school and parent letters with log-

on details will be sent home next

week.

We plan to have a Reading Eggs

Parent Information session on

Wednesday 23rd August and would

welcome all parents to attend this.

More information regarding this will

be sent home closer to the date.

Dear Parents

Welcome back for Term 3. Significant changes at the school include:

Our two Computer Hubs are now operational. All classes (K-6) access at least one Hub every week and with their

teachers work alongside an experienced ICT Support teacher to enhance capacity and capability. This negotiated

structure will scaffold our school’s opportunity to be accountable for reporting against Digital Technologies in 2018

and importantly support our students to both create and solve problems using computers.

The time-honoured Music Festival will be held in Week 5 and we are most fortunate to have Mrs Stevens, our Music

Specialist, to support all students in Years 5/6 (5 classes) to compete in the Class Percussion section and both Junior

and Senior Choir to represent Castletown PS. Our students are being incredibly well supported by Mrs Stevens and

we wish them all the very best for a successful 2017 Music Festival.

The introduction and uptake of Brightpath has commenced. Nine teachers have accessed training and are now working

with their respective Phase of Learning (POL) teams (K/P/1, Year 2/3 and Year 4/5/6) to introduce a Writing

assessment program in all classes. Brightpath is an assessment program developed over 10 years at the University of

Western Australia and it is a brilliant tool.

Whole school professional learning in Mathematics pedagogy occurred on the School Development Day and provided

a specific focus for our teachers to make appropriate adjustments to their classroom teaching and learning programs

for this new planning period.

I have aggregated all data from Semester 1 Reports for English, Mathematics and Attributes (Behaviour, Effort and

Attitude) for each class, Phase of Learning (POL) teams and the whole school. Teachers are collaborating in their POL

teams to set achievement targets for improvement in Semester Two. Importantly they have a specific focus to provide

differentiated curriculum access in their classrooms to ensure expected Achievement Standards are met by all

students.

Specific considerations for teachers and their planning for improvement in Semester Two include – the Principles of

Teaching/Learning/Assessment, enhancing parent engagement, Digital Technologies, collaboration/moderation and

Reporting.

Ms Ebbott, supported by Mr Weckert, has framed our Term 3 Faction Athletics Carnival and all teachers are

supporting students to train for selection in events. Teachers will have all nominations/selections completed in week 6

so that transparent event participation is available to students and parents well before the Faction Carnival (Week 8).

Ms Ebbott is working with the P&C to maximise parent engagement with the Faction Carnival.

Thanks to everyone in the school community for the support given to students and staff at this wonderful school.

Colin Brand Principal

Principal’s Message — Mr Brand

CERTIFICATES OF Congratulations to all students who received certificates at our Assembly on 27th July 2017. Well done!

EC 1 Wilani Braxton EC 2 Emma Kyle

EC3 Mikayla Jordy EC4 Khloe Beau

Room 00 Ariana Room 1 Tajaeiah Arabella

Room 2 Sebastian Hamish Room 3 James Jake

Room 4 Jayden Zoe Room 5 John Charlie

Room 6 Jesse Jake Room 7 Eli Jackson

Room 9 Matthew Zebb Room 10 Holly Luke

Room 11 Chace Lillianah Room 12 Anya Brock

Room 13 Kaci Nicholas Room 14 Room 14

Room 15 Joel Room 22 Mahala Ngami

Cleanest Room Award: 00

On the last day of term 2 we had our Year 4-6 swimming carnival at the BOILC. Championship races began the

carnival. These were 25m freestyle, 25m backstroke and 25m breaststroke. These were followed by the fun events of

Stack-a-board and Paddle Board Partner Pickup and Drop off. There was a student, parent, teacher relay that was won

by the teachers.

Champion and Runner-Up girls and boys were awarded for each year level. The winning faction for the carnival was

Cygnet! The results for the day were: Cygnet 256, Success 198, Parmelia 197, Challenger 162.

A big thank you to all our parent volunteers, teachers and sponsors who helped make our carnival such a success.

NAME YEAR CHAMPION/

RUNNER UP

SCORE SPONSOR

Keisha Moore 6 Girls CHAMPION 21 Hennessy Family Molly Hennessy 6 Girls RUNNER UP 18 J.P. Crawley Koopa Walsh 6 Boys CHAMPION 16 Ryan Family

Fraser Cleghorn 6 Boys RUNNER UP 11 McGrinder Family Chloe Seivwright 5 Girls CHAMPION 24 Esperance Trim & Canvas Jayme Ammon 5 Girls RUNNER UP 13 Esperance Truck Pro Harry Williams 5 Boys CHAMPION 19 Ruff Cuts Dog Grooming Cambel Hobson 5 Boys RUNNER UP 18 Florissons Home Furnishers

Molly Pechar 4 Girls CHAMPION 24 J.P. Crawley Shani Moore 4 Girls RUNNER UP 7 Florissons Home Furnishers

Benjumen Kloeden 4 Boys CHAMPION 18 Ryan Family Jai Bennier 4 Boys RUNNER UP 16 Twilight School of Surfing

We would also like to thank the Blakely Family, Hannaford Esperance and Esperance Truck Pro who kindly

sponsored ribbons and swimming caps.

THE VIRTUES PROJECT - DILIGENCE

WHAT IS DILIGENCE?

Diligence is working hard and doing the best job you possibly can. When you are diligent, you take special care to do things step by step. You think and move carefully to make sure things will turn out right. Being diligent is being industrious, giving all you have to whatever you do.

WHY PRACTISE DILIGENCE?

Without diligence, people act lazy and don’t get much done. They act as if what they do doesn’t count, rush through it or just do the least amount possible. Diligence helps you get things done with excellence and enthusiasm. Diligence leads to success. When you are diligent about the things you do, people rely on you and trust you to give your best effort.

HOW DO YOU PRACTISE DILIGENCE?

You practise diligence by deciding what you can do and then giving it all you have to give. You treat each action as important and do things carefully, one step at a time. You don’t rush through things. You give them your full attention. Diligence takes patience. When you work hard, you can accomplish wonderful things.

SIGNS OF SUCCESS

You are practising diligence when you…….

Pay attention to what you are doing Do things carefully, step by step Practise to the point of excellence Give your absolute best to what you do Work hard Don’t give up

6 a

RIBIT Reading In Bed Is Terrific The Home Reading Program

Congratulations to the following children who have read for 20 Nights:

EC3: Seth, Jayneesha, Olive, Shari EC4: Taylor, Taliah, Gracie Rm 3: Macey-Jane

Rm 22: Finlay, John, Mackenzie, Kye, Jai

Congratulations to the following children who have read for 50 nights:

EC3: Willow, William, Ella Rm 7: Georgia, Taj Rm 11: Kael Rm 12: Joshua, Jazmin, Ava,

Hailee, Peyton Rm 13: Izaak,, Jorja Rm 22: Cooper, Mahala, Lukas, Eli, Tyson

Congratulations to the following children who have read for 80 nights:

Rm 4: Ben Rm 5: John Rm 7: Arlie Rm 12: Ruby, Rachel Rm 13: Crystal

Congratulations to the following children who have read for 100 nights:

Rm 1: Hayley, Tiffany, Fraser, Katie, Layne, Devon Rm 2: James Rm 5: Cameron, Mason

Rm 11: Emelia Rm 12: Rachel Rm 13: Vaughan Rm 00: Indie

Congratulations to the following children who have read for 120 nights:

Rm 3: Joshua Rm 4: Jack Rm 7: Isabelle

Congratulations to the following children who have read for 150 nights:

Rm 4: Emily

Colds

Upper respiratory tract infections or colds are everywhere, especially in winter, so it is almost impossible to stop

children from catching them. Here are some points which may help:

Teach your child to cover his/her nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, and to

wash hands straight afterwards.

Hands should be washed after blowing noses and before eating.

Use tissues once and then throw them in the bin. (Avoid using handkerchiefs.)

Keep your child home from school if he/she has a cold/cough/fever/pain.

Make sure that your children eat a balanced diet of plenty of healthy foods.

Keep children away from smoke – it irritates their eyes and nasal passages, making it more

likely that they will catch a cold.

What to do if your child gets a cold

No treatment will cure a cold or make it go away more quickly, but you can help your child feel more comfortable:

Rest: This need not be in bed.

Provide extra drinks: If your child doesn’t want to drink much, try giving lots of small sips of water, milk or juice, or ice blocks to suck for older children.

IT’S MUSIC FESTIVAL TIME AT THE

ESPERANCE CIVIC CENTRE

Thursday 17th & Friday 18th August

Years 5 & 6 percussion – Thursday 17th August 11.00-12.00

Junior & Senior Choirs – Friday 18th August 10.30-12.15

Please start organising your school uniform for the

performances. Choir children are required to wear

formal school uniform - tartan skirts/black stockings for

girls, long black pants for boys and black shoes.

FOOTY FEVER FRIDAY

4 August

All students are encouraged to come to school dressed in their favourite

footy (or other sporting team) colours and bring a gold coin donation.

Funds raised will help the Early Childhood P&C reach the $9000 target it

needs to purchase a large Forpark Castaway boat for the playground.

EC P&C members will visit classrooms on Friday 4 August to collect

donations and we hope everyone has a fun-filled time supporting this

initiative.

KINDY ENROLMENTS

2018

Final enrolments are being taken for Kindergarten in

2018.

Children who will be 4 years of age by 30th June 2018

are eligible to attend Kindergarten in 2018. To secure a

placement for your child, it is important that you apply to

enrol now as places are limited.

Applications for enrolment are available from the school

office. A copy of your child’s Birth Certificate and

Immunisation Record will be required.

For all enquiries please phone the

school on 9071 5599 or email

Castletown.PS@education.wa.edu.au

Castletown Primary School

has a nut free policy. Please

DO NOT send your child to

school with food containing

nuts or nut products.

For further information on allergies

go to: http://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Anaphylaxis

Earn & Learn is on again - Start collecting today

Anyone can help our school earn amazing resources

Earn one sticker for every $10 spent at Woolworths. Complete Sticker Sheets.

Drop sheets in the Collection Box in the front office. Earn and Learn runs from 26th July

to 19th September 2017. Find out more at woolworths.com.au/earnandlearn

Monday 31st July ----------- P & C Meeting 2.00pm

Wed 2nd August ------ School Board Meeting 3.15pm

Friday 4th August ------------ Footy Dress Up Day

Monday 7th & 8th August ------ ---School Photo Day

The mathematical card game of Numero is back on the scene at

Castletown. This term, Mr Weckert and Mr Barter are supporting 34 of

our brightest mathematicians to make the teams that compete in the

Esperance heat of the AFG Interschool Numero Competition.

Castletown has traditionally faired very well in this competition, having competed in the Final in

Perth many times. The competition will take place on Monday 4th September at the Esperance Civic

Centre. We look forward to seeing how our talented students perform.

Scholastic Book Club Issue

5 has been sent home.

Orders, along with

payment, need to be

returned to your child’s

class teacher by next

Thursday August 3rd.