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A: Westall Terrace, Leeming, WA 6149 W: www.westleeming.wa.edu.au P: 9266 6000 E: westleeming.ps@education.wa.edu.au

NEWSLETTER

25 Mar 2019

Dear Parents, Guardians, Community Members, Staff and Students,

Since our last newsletter, I have had the opportunity to participate in the annual West Leeming Primary School house swimming carnival. This was a very successful event and it was wonderful to see so many of our students in Years 4-6 participate.

Congratulations to Murdoch for achieving first place on the day, as well as those students who were awarded individual medals. A detailed list is available later in this newsletter. Thank you to West Leeming’s Physical Education teacher, Mr Alan Placanica for organising the day and also to the staff who assisted in the smooth running of the carnival. I would also like to acknowledge the involvement of our parent community in assisting the school to facilitate this event. These parents shared their expertise to support our students in enjoying the experience of competing in a school-based swimming carnival. Thank you for all your hard work.

School Review Findings Many of you would be aware that an external review of West Leeming occurred earlier this term. The school has now received the report from this review. This is a comprehensive document that provides clear guidance to the school leadership in progressing West Leeming’s school improvement journey. The report has been shared with staff and the West Leeming School Council and the information will be used to develop short, medium and long term improvement targets. This includes a short-term school improvement plan to support the completion of our current Strategic Plan 2017-2019. The recommendations will also be incorporated into West Leeming’s next Strategic Plan 2020 – 2022.

The following information is a summary of recommendations from the review committee.

Summary of West Leeming Primary School Improvement Considerations 1. Develop an effective school improvement plan and associated operational plans through an embedded consultative process.

2. Review the school vision statement and beliefs about effective teaching and learning considering alignment with the distributive leadership and collaborative structures of the school.

3. Establish an awareness and understanding of change management theory aimed to maximise consultation, collaboration and school wide communication processes.

4. Provide professional learning through facilitated planning sessions for the development of a whole-school approach to teaching Literacy and Numeracy with agreed scope and sequence from Kindergarten to Year 6.

5. Ensure a whole staff understanding of, and commitment to, essential content, skills, assessments, standards and expectations at each level as delineated in the WA Curriculum and Assessment Outline (WACAO).

6. Consolidate and build the knowledge and understanding of all staff on how to raise the standard of student performance by using data in collaborative processes. Focus on student performance and achievement at the strategic, operational and class-room levels.

7. Review roles, responsibilities and expectations of school leaders across the school with a focus on instructional leadership that supports the implementation of school-wide improvement.

8. Establish a school culture with associated policy and processes that reinforces high standards of personal and professional conduct which values professional integrity, mutual respect and trust.

9. Develop a comprehensive whole school communication policy and procedures that ensures the smooth operation of the school inclusive of community engagement opportunities.

The review report is not a publically available document, however, you are welcome to contact me at the school should you wish to discuss the outcomes in more detail.

Staff Update The following teachers on fixed-term appointments for Term 1 have had their contracts extended for the remainder of this year:

Mrs Alison Oliver EC3: Pre-primary (Job-share Wednesday - Friday) Miss Lauren Blackmore J3: Year 1 Miss Amie Churack S4: Year 6 Mrs Desley Delic EC4: Pre-primary (Job-share Wednesday)

P&C AGM A reminder to everyone that there is a P&C meeting tonight in the school library. This is the P&C annual general meeting and commences at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and I would encourage interested parents to do this if you would like to become more involved in your child’s education at West Leeming.

Lisa Tucker

Principal

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STUDENT PHOTOS All parents like to take photos of their children at school assemblies and whole school events, eg our upcoming Summer Carnival and ANZAC service. If you are including children other than your own children in the photo, as a courtesy, it would be appreciated if group photos are not placed on social media unless you have the permission of the other parents.

PUBLICATIONS PERMISSION Upon enrolment, parents decide whether to give consent for their child’s name, photo or work to be published in school newsletters, school related activities, promotional material for the Department of Education and articles for the West Australian and community newspapers. This consent continues for your child while enrolled at our school. If at any stage you want to change the permission status then you will need to notify the office in writing of this request.

25 Mar 2019

MUSIC BUZZ

Term 1, Week 8

ANZAC DAY: There will be a few extra rehearsals for the ensembles in Weeks 9 and 10 leading up to the Anzac Day Service on Thursday 11 April at 10.00am. A note with more details is going home today so please ask your child for it.

Calling all students who love to sing: Choral Festival In Fremantle April 13-16 2019. This is an opportunity to work with Mark O’Leary, a world class choral director, who will lead daily rehearsals in preparation for a public performance. There will be lots of fun activities over the 4 days. If you are interested in this event, go to the website www.choralfest.org.au to find out more.

Rosemary Mathie Music Specialist Rosemary.Mathie@education.wa.edu.au

MON TUES WED THURS

1 April 8.25am: Choir

2 April First lunch: Trumpets & clarinets

3 April 8.20am: Band Music Room

4 April 7.55am: String Ensemble Music Room Lunchtime: Choir Music Room

8 April 8.25am: Choir Undercover area

9 April 8.30am: Choir Music Room Lunchtime: Band Music Room

10 April 8.20am: Band Music Room

11 April UNDERCOVER AREA 7.55 - 8.20am: String Ensemble 8.20 - 8.40am: Band 8.40- 8.55am: Choir

EASTER AND ANZAC DAY With Easter and ANZAC Day approaching, teachers may be planning a number of activities on these topics for their classes. If you DO NOT wish for your child to participate in these activities, please forward a note to the class teacher.

CARPARK SAFETY We once again remind parents and carers who are dropping off or collecting children to exercise extreme care.

Please make sure they do not run across the carpark; walk around the edge of the carpark instead. Little people can be hard to see from the driver’s seat of a big car; they also tend to be very quick.

Also, please supervise children getting in and out of cars in the car park. The side of a staff member’s car was left dented last week from a car door that had been flung open.

Please slow down around the school, park in designated areas, make use of the “kiss and drop” zone correctly and keep our kids safe.

SCHOOL COUNCIL NOMINATIONS – PARENTS/COMMUNITY MEMBER

The West Leeming School Council has one position vacant in the parent/community member category. The Council has identified a need for members with an interest in governance and/or skills outside of education to enhance the capacity of this committee.

Interested parents and members of the community are encouraged to consider nominating for a position on our Council. If you would like to nominate, please contact Mrs Sara Willis, Manager Corporate Services, in the School Office to register your interest. Where more than two nominations are received, parents will have the opportunity to vote through an election process.

More information about our School Council is available on our school website, including an information package and a training module outlining the role of a School Council in a public school. Interested people are also welcome to contact the Principal, Mrs Lisa Tucker or Mr Ben Ash, Council Chair through the School Office.

Please note that it is a Department of Education require-ment that all members of a School Council undergo a mandatory National Police History Check screening process before being able to join. For more information, please contact Mrs Lisa Tucker, Principal.

Nominations close on Friday, 29 March at 3.30pm.

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Alan Placanica Sports Specialist

25 Mar 2019

Alan Placanica Sports Specialist

HOUSE SWIMMING CARNIVAL

to all the swimmers in the recent Carnival. A great day was had by all!

A big THANK YOU to the parents and supporters and a very special big THANK YOU to the parent helpers. Your help and support is very much appreciated.

The faction winners and individual champions are:

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

BOYS GIRLS

Champion Runner Up Champion Runner Up

Year 4 Eddie P. - Lucy A. & Chelsea M.

Paige P.

Year 5 William S. Angus M. Payten R. Lauren K.

Year 6 Lewis B. Jacob R. Leonie B. Shae R.

FACTION RESULTS

4th Canning 193pts

3rd Curtin 237 pts

2nd Hackett 278pts

1st Murdoch 311 pts

This year was the first year we have officially recorded times for 25 m races so we have new record holders. These are all the swimming records for West Leeming Primary School. Let’s see if they can be broken next year!

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25 Mar 2019

to the following students:

J1 - Harry H. M2 - Riley O. S3 - Mitchell R. & J2 - Mila S. M3 - Jake B. Caitlyn H. J3 - Jett D. M4 - Lauren B. S4 - Natasha M. & J4 - Alexandra A. M5 - Max G. Rhianna F. M1 - Naoise G. M6 - Linzee A. S5 - Jai H. S2 - Aaron P. S6 - Daniel T.

Term 1 Week 7 MERIT CERTIFICATE

J1 - Delaney I. M2 - Chloe C. S2 - Olive T. J2 - Swetha J. M3 - Harry B. S3 - Harry L. J3 - Samuel R. M4 - Dylan V. S4 - Isaac L. J4 - Eva I. M5 - Owen C. S5 - Faye I. M1 - Olivia P. & M1 M6 - Georgia L. S6 - Katherleen C.

Mrs Mathie (Music) - Dylan V. & S5 Mrs Sharma (Science) - Charlie B. & M5

Aussie of the Month - Alice L. West Leeming Star - Milla H.

Term 1 Week 6

PUPIL OF THE WEEK

WLPS ALUMNI Dreams do come true! Ashleigh Appleyard was a student at West Leeming from 2003 - 2011.

As part of the Science curriculum this term, Year 5 students have been learning about the Solar System. Students were required to research a planet and choose how they wanted to present their information. The standard of work was really high. Well Done to all Year 5 students!

NEWS FROM S5 Last Thursday, Mr Sharma, who is a senior process engineer from Woodside visited S5 to demonstrate a lesson on how engineers drill for oil in the real world. Using bread, vegemite and sprinkles, students built a reservoir sandwich and drilled for oil. The session was a huge success and introduced the students to various career pathways within the field of engineering. Mr Sharma looks forward to visiting the other Year 5 classes. Hayley Vermeulen S5 teacher

by Mrs Sharma, Science specialist

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DIARY DATES 25 Mar, Mon School Council Meeting P&C AGM

26 Mar, Tue Child’s Play Music, KB, J1, J2

27 Mar, Wed Child’s Play Music, EC3, EC4, J3 GRIP Leadership Yr 6

28 Mar, Thu Child’s Play Music, KG, KR, J4

3 Apr, Wed School Dental Visit, Yr 3 & 6

4 Apr, Thu Parent Assembly, S6 Woolworths Bull Creek Exc, P/P

5 Apr, Fri Summer Carnival, Yr 5-6

11 Apr, Thu ANZAC Day Ceremony

12 Apr, Fri Child’s Play Music, M2, M3, M5, M6

25 Mar 2019

COMMUNICATION AVENUES AT WEST LEEMING SMS 0438 942 201—to advise the school if your child will be absent from school and the reason for the absence. Please remember to include child’s name and class.

Email: westleeming.ps@education.wa.edu.au

School Website: http://www.westleeming.wa.edu.au/

School Stream App—Download and install the School Stream app from either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store; then search for our school. For more detailed instruc-tions, go to https://www.schoolstream.com.au/download/

If you don’t have access to a smartphone, you can access the app on your pc or laptop at this link: https://westleeming.myschoolstream.net/?style=embed

Our next newsletter will be out on Monday, 8 April.

Please email any notices to wlpsnews@gmail.com

by Thursday, 4 April, 3.00pm

NUT MINIMISATION We have children throughout the school with a severe allergy to nuts and nut-based products. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction and is potentially life threatening.

The whole school community needs to be aware of the danger presented by peanuts and nut products. It is most important to understand that even traces of nuts can cause anaphylaxis. The sensitivity is such that these children can have a reaction from just touching another child’s hands or sharing toys and equip-ment with others who have been eating peanuts or nut products.

As a result, parents are asked to avoid sending with their children, any food containing peanuts, nut-based spreads or nut-based products. Please also be mindful of the ingredients used in birthday cakes, class party foods or other occasions when ‘special’ food is brought to school.

DUTY OF CARE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL Parents have the duty of care for students travelling to and from school. This means it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure their child arrives safely to and from school. Absences will be recorded as a “U” (Absent—Cause not established) if no reason is given for the absence.

Schools are responsible for duty of care of students once they are in the school grounds during school operating hours. At our school, if children come to school prior to 8.40am, they are asked to sit quietly outside the library where supervision is provided by the Administration. Classrooms will open at 8.40am.

After school, it is expected that children make their way home straight away unless under the supervision of parents. The school cannot take responsibility for students who are at school after 3.15pm. Please make sure your children understand the home-time arrangements that apply to your family.

For more information, view extracts from the Department of Education’s Duty of Care Policy.

KEEPING SAFE Our children’s safety is important. When walking to and from school children should: Travel in company Walk on right side of road to see oncoming traffic Where possible leave space between them and road way Stay in areas that are well lit Stay in view – avoid going to areas hidden from view (parkland bush) Be alert – earphones can reduce awareness considerably If a passing car stops never get too close Do not hesitate to run from a situation in which you feel at risk Report suspicious behaviour to parents, school and the police, noting number

plates of cars and/or clothing or distinguishing features of individuals.

Please note

new deadline

UPDATING SCHOOL RECORDS It is vitally important that we have

up to date contact information for your child. If you have changed your address, phone numbers or emergency contact

person, please contact the school office.

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25 Mar 2019

Wild west café

Thank you to last week's volunteers - Sue Walker, Bek Cox, Karen Le Raye and Jan Miles. Your help is greatly appreciated!

This week we have the following volunteers: Tue 26/3 NO VOLUNTEER - HELP REQUIRED Wed 27/3 NO VOLUNTEER - HELP REQUIRED Thu 28/3 Michelle Tallon Fri 29/3 Kirsten Sutton

A massive thanks to all of our volunteers who have re-sponded to our urgent requests to help! Our roster is al-most full for the remaining Thursday's and Friday's for this term. This is very pleasing as Thursday's and Friday's are our busiest days! Great stuff!!

Help is still required! No cooking experience is necessary, just come in and lend a hand. Tea, coffee and lunch is pro-vided to all volunteers. Spend as long as you like - even an hour or 2 can make a difference to the smooth running of the day. To put your name on our roster or find out more please contact Rita on 0490 536 711, call into the canteen or send an email to wlpscanteen@outlook.com

The canteen is available for students in Pre-Primary to Year 6. Please note we are open Tuesday to Friday from 8.30am and cash orders must be placed at the canteen window by 9.00am. You are also able to place your order online by 8.50am each day via www.quickcliq.com.au. Pre-Primary parents please do not order recess items or frozen lunch treats for your child as these cannot be delivered to the classroom.

The menu is available on the school web-site, Schoolstream app and the Quickcliq website. Hard copies are available to view at the canteen. Any new families, unsure of the ordering process, please feel free to come to the canteen and have a chat with our amazing canteen manager Rita.

GILBERT’S FRESH MARKET SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL PROGRAM (SOS) Our school is participating in the Gilbert’s Fresh, Southlands Shopping Centre, Willetton Support Our Schools Program.

To support our school, simply sign up to Gilbert’s SOS Program at their checkout; then have your card scanned whenever you shop at Gilbert’s. Gilbert’s will donate 1% of your total spend back to our school.

Gilbert’s Fresh Market (Open 7 days) Shop78-80 Southlands Shopping Centre, WILLETTON 6155

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUBS Orders due by Wed, 27 Mar

NO CASH ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Parents will now have to use the Loop Online Ordering and Payment System to create Bookclub orders and pay online. Log in to www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP or download our app from the Apple Store or get it on Google Play for Android.

20% comes back to West Leeming. Every order earns free books and learning resources for our school.

THANK YOU for your support .

WLPS UNIFORM SHOP The Uniform Shop is located in the Undercover Area next to the canteen. We are open Wednesday mornings from 8.15am to 9.00am for:

Uniform Fittings Seconds Hands Sales (cash or EFTPOS) Collection of online orders

Purchases for all new uniforms – MUST be made online through http://www.quickcliq.com.au.

Further details on how to register with Quickcliq and purchase uniforms is available on the school website.

Online orders need to be placed by 5.00pm Monday to ensure your order will be processed and ready for pickup/delivered to class that week.

Pickup option - Orders to be collected from the Uniform Shop on Wednesdays, 8.15am to 9.00am. Delivery option - Order will be delivered to child’s class by the Uniform Shop volunteers. Please update your child’s class details for 2019 to ensure that your order is delivered to the correct classroom.

If you have any queries regarding uniform sizing, stock availability, refunds/exchanges please contact us via email: wlpsuniform@hotmail.com

If you are having difficulties with the Quickcliq website (placing an order, making payments etc), please contact Quickcliq on 1300 11 66 37 or info@quickcliq.com.au

Refunds/ Exchanges We will happily exchange an item for you providing the tags are still attached and the products are in "as new" condition. Should a product be deemed faulty, we will gladly offer an exchange. If a replacement product is unavailable, a refund will be issued as a direct deposit into your nominated bank account.

If you would like a refund for new clothing items we need the items returned to the Uniform Shop with a completed refund form; these can be obtained from the Uniform Shop, school website or emailing us at wlpsuniform@hotmail.com Please return the form to us during opening hours or you may scan and email it back. Refunds will be made via EFT into your nominated bank account (no cash refunds).

No refund or exchanges are made on second hand items.

PLEASE NOTE: No refund forms or uniforms are to be left at the school office - they have to be delivered directly to the Uniform Shop on Wednesday mornings 8.15am to 9.00am.

Volunteers The Uniform Shop requires volunteers on the following days: Tuesdays from 8:15am - to help pack orders and deliver them to class Wednesdays from 8:15-9am - to assist with second hand sales and uniform fittings Children Welcome!

Second Hand Donations If you have any unwanted uniforms, please drop them into the Uniform Shop on a Wednesday morning. Alternatively, if you cannot make it in on this day, you may leave them at the front office and we will collect them. Second Hand sales raise vital funds for the P&C and we appreciate your contribution.

Just a reminder that the Uniform Shop will be closed for stocktake on Wednesday 10 April. Last orders due 5.00pm Monday, 8 April for delivery to class on Tuesday, 9 April.

Thank you, The Uniform Shop Committee

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25 Mar 2019

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT: “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns,

or rejoice because thorns have roses.” ~ Alphonse Karr

The “Make Your own Story Book” competition is an opportunity for Western Australian students to create an original narrative presented as a picture or story book.

Entry forms and further information is available at http://wa.cbca.org.au/userfiles/file/WA/2019_flyer.pdf