Issue 8 From the Principal’s Pen 27th June 2014

Dear Parents/Carers

ASSEMBLY

Mrs Gidgup/Mr Ross’ Year 4 presented a truly Australian item with some special writings about Esperance followed by Dorothea Mckellar’s well known poem, ‘I Love a Sunburnt Country’. The children’s writings encompassing Lucky Bay, Grass Patch, Esperance Bay and Kepa Kurl captured the spirit of Esperance in many ways. From the squishy white sands of Esperance beaches to the jewelled islands and the productive farming areas, we were given excellent descriptions of what Esperance is all about, engaging us in a tour of the district. We could all imagine this beautiful place Esperance by the colourful and interesting writings. ‘I Love a Sunburnt Country’ specially “touched our hearts” with such a sincere rendition of the unison poem. Clear articulation and diction ensured the images we needed to remind us of the “wide brown country” and remind us:

“Wherever I may die, I know to what brown country, my homing thoughts will fly.” Thank you and congratulations Year 4 for your item and for conducting the Assembly in a confident manner.

STRING MOVEMENT The entire school became involved in the String Movement on Thursday last with a commitment to no bullying through visible tying a piece of string around each child’s wrist to show we are not prepared to accept any bullying whatsoever at Castletown. Our Councillors reminded everyone of the additional actions that need to support the no bullying concept for example, BE KIND, tell at least 10 people how good they are, and remember Henry James words, “Three things in human life are important, the first is to be kind, the second is to be kind and the third is to be kind.” Thank you to Mrs Gillian Florisson for introducing us to the STRING MOVEMENT.

SWIMMING CARNIVAL What a success story last Friday’s swimming Carnival was! Student sportsmanship and team spirit was outstanding from all the factions. The cheering almost lifted the roof off the Leisure Centre as the children swam their laps giving of their best. Well done to all our students for their superb effort and for never giving up! Parent helpers were numerous and encouraging. Many thanks to our parents who were able to support the carnival in so many ways and for their enthusiasm and cheering on of our students. Special thanks also to our many sponsors who enabled the purchase of medals for the Championships. Finally, a huge thank you to Mrs Mather and Mr Weckert for the superb organisation of the carnival.

DIABETES JELLY BABY DAY 27th JUNE

Our school supported JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) to help raise funds to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes, by having a “dress up in your favourite colour day” today (gold coin donation). We sold Jelly Baby cut-out characters (any donation), for the students to cut and colour, which were then joined together to see how far they could make it around the school. Over $600 was raised.

Pauline Grewar, Principal

BRIGHT LIGHTS

Congratulations to Regan (Yr 7, Rm 00) for winning Numero-ED Gold Challenge No. 8

SAFETY ISSUE – MCGLADE WAY TEACHER CAR PARK

Parents – Please do not use at any time. Use the central gate between Room 00 and Room 15 for access to and from school.

NEWSLETTER

CASTLETOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL

INSPIRE, INSPIRE, INSPIRE, INSPIRE, EDUCATE, SUCCEEDEDUCATE, SUCCEEDEDUCATE, SUCCEEDEDUCATE, SUCCEED

Virtue for the Fortnight

Virtue for the Fortnight

Virtue for the Fortnight

Virtue for the Fortnight -- -- Friendliness

Friendliness

Friendliness

Friendliness

Easton Road, Esperance 6450 Ph: 9071 5599 Fax: 9071 4852 Canteen: 9071 3148 EC 1, 2 & 5: 9071 7861 EC 3 & 4: 9071 7862 Email: Castletown.PS@education.wa.edu.au Website: www.Castletownprimaryschool.wa.edu.au Face book: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Castletown-Primary-School/303902659738629 Or click on the link on the webpage.

Reading In Bed Is Terrific RIBIT The Home Reading Program

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

EC3 : Sam, Tilly, Druce, Liesl, Kayde, Chance, Darcy, Asha Rm 2: Michaela Rm 3: Monique, Ruben Rm 8: Mason Rm 10: Jillian, Jayden, Ella Rm 11: Jaxon, Ella-Rose Rm 13: Jason, Finlay, Kira, Cameron

Congratulations to the following children who have read

for 50 Nights: EC4 : Demi, Alex, Landon Rm 2: Shaj, Mikaylah Rm 4: Paige Rm 6: Courtney Rm 7: Thalia, Blake Rm 8: Demi, Sienna Rm 9: Montanah Rm 10: Tyler, Ryan, Izaak, Spencer, Regan, Alicia, James, Jayme, Vaughan Rm 12: Bree, Ben, Cyrus Rm 13: Koltyn, Latisha, Xavier, Ruby Rm 22: Hayley, Katie

Congratulations to the following children who have read

for 80 Nights: Rm 3: Marissa, Lachlan Rm 4: Sophie Rm 10: Layne Rm 13: Koltyn Rm 15: Olivia, Cooper, Ella Rm 22: Jackson, Lachlan, Alice, Monique, Chloe, Isabelle

Congratulations to the following children who have read

for 100 Nights:

Rm 00: Anna, Jonte, Grace, Hannah, Payden, Kira Rm 4: Alanna, Juliette, Monisha, Ben Rm 7: Daniel Rm 13: Jessica, Sydney Rm 14: Aiden

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

Rm 3: Ari, Andrew Rm 4: Maddie, Justin Rm 6: Brianna Rm 7: Lachie Rm 8: Katie

CERTIFICATES OF MERIT

Congratulations to all students who received certificates at our Assembly on 19th June 2014. Well done!

EC 1 Jordyn Jai EC 2 Allira Aaron Room 00 Kris Riley Room 1 Te Aroha Tahj Room 2 Emunah Kate Room 3 Elle Conell Room 4 Monisha Cody Room 5 Chloe Bronson Room 6 Cassandra Kaylem Room 7 Lidiah Fraser Room 8 Koopa Mason Room 9 Jada Tyson Room 10 Tiffany Ella Room 11 Bailey Zavier Room 12 Rosco Lauritz Room 13 Latisha Benjamin Room 14 Jaydn Trinity Room 22 Taj Zac

Cleanest Room Award: EC3

Please DO NOT send your child to school

with food containing nuts or nut products.

SCHOOL CANTEEN Volunteers are always needed to assist in our Canteen.

Please contact Janice at the Canteen or phone 9071 3148 Remember to Crunch‘n’Sip

Drink Water and eat 5 veg ‘n’ 2 fruit each day for a healthy diet.

The Canteen proudly uses Brumby’s preservative free bread.

THE VIRTUES PROJECT THE VIRTUES PROJECT THE VIRTUES PROJECT THE VIRTUES PROJECT ---- FRIENDLINESSFRIENDLINESSFRIENDLINESSFRIENDLINESS WHAT IS FRIENDLINESS?WHAT IS FRIENDLINESS?WHAT IS FRIENDLINESS?WHAT IS FRIENDLINESS?

FriendlinessFriendlinessFriendlinessFriendliness is being a friend. It is taking an interest in other people. It is going out of your way to make others

feel welcome or to make a stranger feel at home. When you are friendlyfriendlyfriendlyfriendly, you happily share your belongings, time,

ideas and feelings. You share the good times and the bad times together. FriendlineFriendlineFriendlineFriendlinessssssss is the best cure for

loneliness. WHY PRACTISWHY PRACTISWHY PRACTISWHY PRACTISE FRIENDLINESS?E FRIENDLINESS?E FRIENDLINESS?E FRIENDLINESS?

Friendliness Friendliness Friendliness Friendliness keeps you and others from feeling lonely or left out. It helps people feel that they belong. When

something good or bad happens, it feels good to share it with a friendfriendfriendfriend. FriendshipFriendshipFriendshipFriendships s s s don’t just happen – they are

made by people who are willing to be themselves with each other. HOW DO YOU PRACTISHOW DO YOU PRACTISHOW DO YOU PRACTISHOW DO YOU PRACTISE FRIENDLINESSE FRIENDLINESSE FRIENDLINESSE FRIENDLINESS

FriendlinessFriendlinessFriendlinessFriendliness begins by liking yourself and believing you have something to share with others. Be kind to people you

don’t know. You can be friendly friendly friendly friendly just by walking down the veranda, looking into people’s faces and smiling. They

will probably smile back. Show your friendsfriendsfriendsfriends you are glad to see them, by asking how their day is going and sharing

your news with them. SIGNS OF SIGNS OF SIGNS OF SIGNS OF SUCCESSSUCCESSSUCCESSSUCCESS

You are practising FriendlinessFriendlinessFriendlinessFriendliness if you:

• Like yourself and realise you have a lot to offer

• Smile and greet someone you don’t know

• Get to know someone and let them get to know you

• Show an interest in others

• Show caring when a friendfriendfriendfriend needs you

• Are friendlyfriendlyfriendlyfriendly to people who look and act differently

Mrs Lesley Mather, Associate Principal

WANTED …….

Reading Club Reading Club Reading Club Reading Club - Adults (mums, dads, grandparents, aunties and uncles) to donate their time to help students with their reading. We are targeting Year 4 and Year 5 students by offering time on Tuesday mornings before school so they can read aloud to an adult. If you are able to help, please email Sharna Lovejoy at sharna.lovejoy@education.wa.edu.au or leave a message at the office and I will contact you. Thank you, Mrs Sharna Lovejoy

Milk Bottle TopsMilk Bottle TopsMilk Bottle TopsMilk Bottle Tops - Room 3 are making class sets of games and would be very grateful for any recycled, clean milk bottle tops. Any colour will be gratefully received. Please drop them to the office or Room 3. Thanking you.

DDDDates to Rememberates to Rememberates to Rememberates to Remember Thursday 3Thursday 3Thursday 3Thursday 3rdrdrdrd JulyJulyJulyJuly Assembly (Rm 22)Assembly (Rm 22)Assembly (Rm 22)Assembly (Rm 22) Thursday Thursday Thursday Thursday 3333rdrdrdrd JulyJulyJulyJuly Reports to go homeReports to go homeReports to go homeReports to go home Friday 4Friday 4Friday 4Friday 4thththth JulyJulyJulyJuly ESHS Enrolment forms dueESHS Enrolment forms dueESHS Enrolment forms dueESHS Enrolment forms due Friday 4Friday 4Friday 4Friday 4thththth JulyJulyJulyJuly Last day of Term 2Last day of Term 2Last day of Term 2Last day of Term 2 Tuesday 22Tuesday 22Tuesday 22Tuesday 22ndndndnd JulyJulyJulyJuly Term 3 beginsTerm 3 beginsTerm 3 beginsTerm 3 begins Monday 28Monday 28Monday 28Monday 28thththth JulyJulyJulyJuly Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 –––– 4 Swimming 4 Swimming 4 Swimming 4 Swimming LessonsLessonsLessonsLessons

2015 Enrolments – Kindergarten enrolments for 2015 are now due. Current Kindergarten students who are attending Castletown Primary School for Pre-Primary in 2015 do not need

to re-enrol. However, if you have had any change of details, please update these at the office. ***If your child is not attending in 2015, please let the office know as soon as possible***

Healthy Lunchbox BasicsHealthy Lunchbox BasicsHealthy Lunchbox BasicsHealthy Lunchbox Basics

Healthy Lunches are important for children at school to help with learning and concentration. Use this checklist to include food from ALL of these food groups, including snacks.

• Fruit • Vegetables • Water • Bread and Cereal Foods • Lean Meats and/or Low Fat Dairy

This information was provided by NSW Health. For further information please visit

http://www.healthpromotion.com.au

COMMUNITY NOTICES

The Dental Therapy Centre will be open on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of week one and two of the July school holidays. For any emergency treatment during the clinic closure please contact a private Dentist.

Just a reminder that if your child has a cold, cold sores, or is generally unwell please reschedule their appointment. For the wellbeing of both patient and Staff, the Dental Staff are unable to treat patients who are unwell.

Thank-you Belinda, Sue and Deb ☺

C A N T E E N H E L P E R S

If you would like to help in the canteen, please fill in the form below and return it to the canteen as soon as possible. We are a little short on helpers, so please think about putting your name on the roster. If you can help it would be great. You have fun, your kids love seeing their family in the canteen and you get a free lunch too!

Volunteers are required Monday to Friday between 9.30am and approx 12.45pm. You can volunteer for one, two or however many times you would like each term. Some people choose to come in on a weekly basis. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at the canteen, on 90713148.

Thank you. Janice Spencer, Canteen Manager

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CANTEEN HELPERS

NAME: ………………….………..……………….. PHONE NO: .................................

ELDEST CHILD: …………………………..… ROOM NO: …………………….….

PREFERRED DAYS: ……………………………………………..…

TIMES PER TERM: weekly / fortnightly / one / two / three times per term (please circle)

Dear Mrs Grewar,

How would you feel if you were not

smart and everyone teased you?

Therefore we all need homework.

I believe that we should have

homework because homework will help

your learning skills.

The first reason why I believe

students should have homework is

because when NAPLAN comes all

students need to know the answers to

get a good grade.

Secondly, another reason that

students need homework is

because some people can’t read

and spell properly so they need

to do some homework to help them.

Thirdly, I strongly believe that

students need homework because all

students will have to get a job when

they are older so they need homework

to become smarter.

Finally, we must realise that homework

is very important because you will get

more practise with maths for school.

In conclusion, students should have

homework if they are to be successful.

From Olivia (Rm 14)

Dear Mrs Grewar,

I believe that we should have homework because It helps us learn our learning skills. Firstly, I think we should do homework and RIBIT Reading because it is fun and creative. And when you think homework is bad you can put on some music and then do your homework while you are listening. Secondly, homework can be all different things as in spelling, English and everything else and when you learn all that, that means your will be ready for school which can help you with your future life. Thirdly, if you forget your homework and never do it when you’re older you won’t know what anything is because you didn’t do anything in Primary School. Therefore, I think you should have homework. Finally, I think all people should have homework because that is how you learn more and get a good education and you will be very smart. Conclusion, I think it is good to have homework because it helps you become an amazing person when you are older.

From Lucy (Rm 14)

Dear Mrs Grewar

How would you feel if you were sitting at home doing homework whilst your family was doing fun things in the lounge without you, because I know I wouldn’t like that. This is why I strongly believe that students should not be allowed to do homework. The first reason why I believe that students should not be allowed to do homework is because school students already have seven hours of learning at school and at home children take approximately thirty minutes to do their homework. Secondly, another reason why I believe this statement is because on GWN Seven news they said homework is harmful for children’s brains. Thirdly, I strongly believe that kids should not do homework because children need to spend more time with their family. Finally, we must realise that children might have some after school sport and therefore do not have a lot of time for extra school work. In conclusion, I believe that students should not have to do homework. I hope that after this you will agree with me.

Sincerely, Ella (Rm 14)