SHELLEY PRIMARY SCHOOL Our vision, as a community, is to inspire a passion for learning.

N E W S L E T T E R

WEBSITE: www.shelleyps.wa.edu.au 3 November 2015 Phone: 9354 5233

Hello Shelley Families Term 4 will certainly be very busy with a diverse range of activities to engage the students and finish the year positively.

“Volunteers’ Thank You Morning Tea” Wednesday 2 December at 10:15am Parents and volunteers are invited to the school for a “thank you” Morning Tea. Volunteers are an important part of school life from helping in the Canteen, Library and classrooms and religious education teachers to supporting the P & C. Please join us on Wednesday, 2 December at 10:15am in the staffroom. We are looking forward to catching up with as many volunteers as possible.

Teachers Thanked and Celebrated on World Teachers’ Day 29 October 2015 Last Friday students, parents, support staff and school communities honoured the 24,587 teachers working in public schools across Western Australia as part of World Teacher’s Day. As Principal of Shelley Primary, I am proud to acknowledge ALL staff that work in this school and the positive contribution they make in the lives of our students. The Shelley staff is committed to improving the learning outcomes of all children and they all work extremely hard to provide the best possible education every day. THANK YOU SHELLEY STAFF!

Safety Around Our School The safety of our students is of the upmost importance to us at Shelley PS. I often meet and greet families as they enter our school off Monota Avenue each morning and I am shocked by some of the unsafe practices that are occurring. Recently a child was hit by their own parent’s car in the staff car park whilst backing out. We are aware of the limited parking facilities around the school but this is not an excuse. Please consider the safety of all students when dropping off and picking up. DO NOT park or walk through the staff car park and PLEASE SLOW DOWN when entering the school.

CLASSES 2016 Individual class placements are decided by the school's administration team, based on professional judgements regarding student educational needs, circumstances, interests and organisational need. Such professional judgements are made in consultation with school teaching staff (existing 2015 classroom teacher).

2016 CLASS STRUCTURES Kindergarten TBA Kindergarten TBA Pre Primary/Kindergarten Mrs Wynn Pre Primary Ms Irwin Year 1 Mrs Presutto/TBA Year 1 Mrs O’Connor Year 2 Mrs Ercegovich Year 2 Ms Van Den Herik Year 3 Mrs Moylan Year 3 Mrs Croucamp Year 4 Mrs Cole Year 4 Mrs Bowering Year 5 Mr Hall Year 5/6 Mrs Willis Year 5/6 Mrs Donaldson

Kind regards, Gillian Murgia - Principal

ASSEMBLY DAY ROOM 7 – THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER Year 4 students from Room 7 invite all parents, grandparents and friends to attend their assembly on Thursday, 12 November commencing at 8:45am in the undercover area.

Copies of excursion/incursion notes are on the website under newsletters and notes/student notes.

SECOND HAND UNIFORMS

Shelley school uniforms are now being purchased from the Willetton Uniform Shop. The Student Leaders would like to sell second-hand uniforms for $2.00 a piece from the enclosed undercover area. The Student Leaders would greatly appreciate donations of “good” uniforms your children have outgrown. Donations can be left in one of the two small wheelie bins in the closed undercover area near the canteen. The wheelie bins are clear with a purple lid and clearly marked “STUDENT COUNCILLORS”. Thank you for your support Student Leaders 2015 and Dee Donaldson

SWIMMING LESSONS - 2016 Swimming Lessons for 2016 will be in the first two weeks of school. This means that the school will be collecting payment for these lessons this year. The costs will be in the vicinity of $50/child. PLEASE DO NOT PAY YET. Soon you will receive a note telling you the exact cost and the payment options. Payments will be through the school office only. More information will come home soon. This note is just to forewarn parents of the coming payment.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM PARENT INFORMATION SESSION LIBRARY – WED 4 NOV at 8:15am

In Years 5 -6 various instruments are offered to students through the Department of Education SIMS program. A note went home to parents of selected students in Year 4 regarding the Instrumental Music program at Shelley Primary School. Parent information morning will be in the school library on Wednesday 4 November at 8:15am Please note the invitations went out with the incorrect date (should be 4 Nov not 3 Nov).

DIARY DATES - TERM 4 2015 What’s on in the coming weeks?

Week 4

Wednesday 4 November Canteen French theme today 8:30am in the library – Invited parents info session instrumental music

Thursday 5 November Due Date: Year 6 Recording Excursion payment Family Name Plaque – Bring your order forms

Week 5

Tuesday 10 November P&C meeting 7:30pm

Thursday 12 November Assembly: Room 7 commencing at 8:45am Due Date: Room 1 Excursion to Fremantle due today (lunch orders are not available after this day).

Friday 13 November Be Part of History - Family Plaque order forms due back today

Week 6

Monday 16 November Shelley Idol concludes

Tuesday 17 November ECE Stay and Play

Thursday 19 November ECE Stay and Play

Friday 20 November Years 1 & 2 excursion to Rossmoyne SHS Children’s Theatre Year 3 excursion to Fremantle Prison

AUSTRALIAN PROBLEM SOLVING MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIADS - CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the Shelley Primary School Maths Olympiad Team who finished in the top 25% of schools across Australia and New Zealand. The following students need to be acknowledged for their excellent results: Testing for the 2016 Maths Olympiad Team will take place at the end of Term 1 next year.

PLANNED EXCURSIONS Please note that excursions require a great deal of organisation and collection of payments. Parents are asked to take note of the dates when payment is due and for the ease of collection of money and bookings to ensure that they return permission slips, together with appropriate moneys, by the due date. Remember that the preferred days for payments are Wednesday and Thursday. This allows for better time management for teachers and office staff. Payments sent after the due by date will not be accepted as the school is currently running five excursions as well as other collections for payments.

NEWSLETTERS AND NOTES A reminder to parents newsletters and notes regarding activities and excursions sent home with the students are also available on our school’s website www.shelleyps.wa.edu.au Please check the website regularly for any notes/information you may have missed receiving.

Congratulat ions ! The following students were presented with their Merit Certificates at our Parent Assembly

last Thursday, 29 October 2015.

Congratulations to our merit award winners!!

Name Year Scores

Micah 6 Top 2% (highest school score)

Dylan 6 Top 2% (certificate of achievement)

Hao 5 Top 10%

Marco 5 Top 20%

Navaneeth 5 Top 20%

Agam 6 Top 20%

Isindu 6 Top 20%

Manudi 6 Top 25%

Dushan 6 Top 25%

Year/Room Recipients

Year 3 – Room 1 Adam, Mia

Year 2 – Room 3 Valerie, Brody

Year 2 – Room 4 Luca, Ali

Year 1 – Room 5 Harjat, Emily

Year 1 – Room 6 Bahaar, Michael

Year 4 – Room 7 Binwant

Year 5 – Room 8 Arthurito, Kamal

Year 4 – Room 9 James, Sapha

Year 4 – Room 10 Ben

Year 5 – Room 10 Haine

Year 6 – Room 11 Patrick, Ella

Year 6 – Room 12 Alycia, Henuka

Year 3 – Room 17 Sarai, Mason

USED BIKES UP FOR GRABS

Need a bike for Rotto or one for cruising down to the Shelley Foreshore? The good news is that now that the Shelley River Rangers have received a grant to purchase a set of new bikes we have a range of used bikes from BMX to Mountain Bike for offer for a donation of between $20 - $30 (some will have flat tyres but will be in working order). Also available is a range of bike parts (e.g. rims and tyres) for just one dollar donation. To grab a bargain please see Mr Chris Leeuwangh either this Thursday 5 Nov from 8:30 - 9:00am or Friday 6 Nov 3:05 - 3:40pm near the sea containers next to the parent carpark. Be quick to grab a bargain.

SHELLEY PRIMARY RIVER RANGERS – CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations to the Shelley Primary River Rangers on receiving a grant from Lotterywest. The grant will be put to good use, with a set of bikes, GoPros, binoculars, back packs and First Aid kits being purchased to be used as the Rangers learn more about protecting and promoting the Shelley waterways.

P & C NEWS

BE PART OF HISTORY – FAMILY NAME PLAQUE A form went home today to the youngest family member. If you would like to purchase a family plaque and Be Part of History please complete the form and with the correct money drop it off at the school office or give to Jacquee as she will be available to answer questions and show samples on Thursday, 5 November and Thursday, 12 November before school near the wall.

SCHOOL COUNCIL AND P&C OPEN MEETING

Thanks to all who attended last night’s Shelley School Council and P&C open meeting, which included two special guests – Hon Sue Ellery MLC and Mr Paul Ng, the new Canning Mayor. The meeting opened with the unveiling of the new mosaic at the school entrance, which celebrates 40 years of Shelley Primary School being part of the Shelley environment. P&C President Paul Madlener gave an update on what the P&C has been up to, including the library upgrade and the successes of the canteen and school banking program, and change to the uniform shop. Principal Gillian Murgia then provided an update on school programs and student results. The School Council presented its 2014-15 annual report, which highlighted the Council’s work over the year. Council Chair, Fran Stanley, reported that this included endorsing the school’s 2015-2017 strategic plan and receiving updates on its implementation, together with surveying the parent body on whether religious education should continue to be delivered at Shelley Primary. The Council also received regular updates on and discussed student results, school finances and delivery of various programs. If you would like more details, the annual report is available on the website.

CANTEEN CORNER TERM 4 2015

CANTEEN CORNER: Our French special day is tomorrow (Wednesday 4th November). Orders have now closed. Please remind your child to collect their recess order and look forward to some yummy food if you have ordered. As always, kindy and pre-primary recess orders will be delivered to their classrooms. All other children should collect at the canteen window. We will have a few extra croissants and chocolate croissants at recess if you would like one, whilst stocks last. We had a fabulous smoothie sampling last Friday. The kids loved them! Fruit smoothies, blended with ice and natural yoghurt are now available for pre-order at recess and lunch $2 each. Thanks, the Canteen Committee.

CANTEEN OPENING DAYS ARE MONDAY, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS

COMMONWEALTH BANK SCHOOL BANKING

SCHOOL BANKING - TERM 3 COMPETITION In Term 3 School Banking ran a competition. By depositing 3 deposits, bankers were automatically entered into the draw. Congratulations to Kelly from year 6 room 12 who won an iPad mini. Banking Coordinator.

CANTEEN ROSTER TERM FOUR

WEEK MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

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4 Nov FRENCH SPECIAL DAY Lou McCartin, Kym Dalton Sarah Ferguson

6 Nov Peggy Haryulda, Bernie Hartley

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9 Nov

Silvia Tibbett **Help needed**

11 Nov

Apple Leicester Pamela Honeyford

13 Nov Sasha Kelly Nicki Jones

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16 Nov Jacquee, Osborne Michelle Marshall

18 Nov Lou McCartin, Emma Thomson

20 Nov Bernie Hartley, Julie Cooper

STUDENT SCHOOL BANKING DAY

TUESDAY BEFORE SCHOOL AT 8:30AM AT A BLOCK

COMMUNITY NEWS

Please watch the noticeboards outside the administration building and B Block for the latest community news.

HELLO SHELLEY FAMILIES!

Last week was Halloween week and the children had a great time making themed lanterns out of plastic cups, and wrapping themselves in toilet paper to turn into mummies! Our new ELA will be starting THIS Thursday 5 November then 5 consecutive Thursdays Time: 3.30pm to 4.45pm

This 5 week detective training program includes activities such as; finding, developing and characterising fingerprints, identifying analysing hairs and fibres, comparing footprints and how the offender escaped. Once inside the crime scene our detectives must; tape off the area in order to protect the evidence, identify the clues and evidence, and collect, interpret and analyse the evidence For enrolment, and more information, please contact us using the email and phone number below. Looking forward to hearing from you! Sarah and Hannah Location: On school premises, in the undercover area next to the Science room Mobile: 0475 822 143 E-mail: shelley@helpinghandsnetwork.com.au Web: www.helpinghandsnetwork.com.au

LET'S WRITE A LETTER TO SANTA! It is Christmas time again and you know what that means don't you? It is time to write to Santa. Australian post’s Santa Mail program is running again in 2015 and provides a wonderful opportunity for lower primary school students to practice their writing skills by writing a letter to Santa. Each student who writes a letter via Santa Mail, and provides an Australian return address, will receive a special reply from Santa. Letters can be written with pen and paper or using the teacher section of the Santa Mail website: http://auspost.com.au/education/santamail/ You will also find festive lesson and activity ideas, Christmas around the world student facts and plenty of interactive fun in this section of the website. Please remember not to leave your letter writing activities to the last minute. Unfortunately many children each year miss out on a response from Santa before Christmas as we can’t reply in time. To avoid disappointment be sure to get your letters in early. Thank you for participating in Santa Mail, from the team at Australia Post.