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Last term we did the theme of Fairytale. We completed a Fairytale Challenge at home. Some of the
activities we did were dioramas, Goodies and Baddies‟ List, Puppets, Puppet Theatres and “Who Am
I‟s”. Mrs Donaldson was so impressed with our efforts!
We dressed up for Bookweek, which fitted
beautifully into our Fairytale theme.
During class, we did lots of reading of Fairy
-tales and narratives and learned the
features of both. At the end of our theme,
we had a Fairytale Party and Fairytale
Fun Day.
The food we ate was in the theme of
Fairytale and our Fairytale Fun Day had
the following games activities:
Shadow Puppetry, Snow White and the
Poisonous Apple, Dress Up Relay, Fairy-
tale Games (we made these up ourselves)
and a Fairytale Obstacle Course.
We had a fantastic day and really enjoyed our beautiful food. A BIG THANKS to all our wonderful
Mums and Dads who helped us on the day and all throughout Term 3.
Our Fairytale Theme was finished off in an exciting way, with our assembly. We did the „Three Piggy
Opera‟ and Mrs Donaldson was so proud of us. We hope you enjoyed it too!
We wish everyone at Yakamia a fantastic Term 4!
From the Year 2 Students of Room 12
From Room 12
Yakamia Primary School
Newsletter
Volume 17
16 October 2015
Principal: Julie Blythe
Deputy Principals: Yvonne Height, Helen Walmsley and Tristan Mackenzie
Ph: 9841 7533 Fax: 9842 1350
Email: [email protected]
For 2015, we are trialling having just one Faction
Athletics Carnival for Years 1-6 on Thursday 29
October, with the Year 4-6 Jumps, Throws and
800m on Tuesday 27 October. We are looking for
volunteer helpers for both days. The Tuesday will
be for the morning only, helping teachers with
measuring and recording distances. On the
Thursday we are looking for parents to help with
the judging of the team games and the running
events. If you could spare
some time either in the
morning or the afternoon,
we would be very grateful.
Please ring the Office on
9841 7533 if you can help
out.
A program with the events in which your child is
participating, will be sent home once this
information is finalised at the year group sport
meetings. Parents are
encouraged to come on
the day to support their
child and help out with
the program.
Please ensure your child
is in his/her faction
shirt, has a hat and is
wearing sunscreen. It is also a good idea to
pack extra food and drinks as students often are
more hungry and thirsty than usual. Lunch
orders are to be marked with child’s faction
not room number.
Room 12 cont...
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Faction Athletics Carnival
Welcome Back
Term 4 promises to be a very busy term finishing
off the year and finalising plans and organisation
for 2016.
Students have returned happy and refreshed and
settled back into teaching and learning programs.
We welcome several new students and their
families into our school community and trust you
find Yakamia Primary School to be a warm,
friendly and safe school where relationships are
valued, developed and fostered.
Hats
With the days warming up rapidly, please be
reminded that we have a
“no hat, no play” policy –
during Term 4,. All
students need to have a
broad brimmed hat or
legionnaire cap when
playing outside. School
hats are required for excursions and can be
purchased from the Canteen Uniform Shop.
Assembly
A big well done to the Year 2 students of Room 12
for hosting the last assembly. What talent you all
displayed!!
Next week‟s assembly will be hosted by the Year
3/4 students of Room 16. The school looks
forward to all family and friends attending.
Before School Reading Program
Just a reminder to parents and students that the
Before School Reading Program, which operates
in the Art Room, Monday to Thursday mornings,
will commence for Term 4 as of Week 2.
This program has gone from strength to strength
and has made significant links with literacy
improvement for participating students. The
program provides a safe environment for students
to read to an adult , access a simple breakfast and
enjoy the social benefits of participating in such a
program. A huge thank you to staff and
volunteers for making the program such a
success.
If you would like to volunteer to help at the
Before School Reading Program, please contact
the Office and ask for Mrs James.
Albany Show Day
Albany public school principals would like to
inform their school communities that all public
schools will close on Friday, 13 November this
year. Staff will attend school and use this day to
plan for school improvement. Please mark this
date on the calendar and make arrangements for
your children if necessary.
Moving Schools or Locations in 2016?
It is crucial that you inform the school of any
intention to move from Yakamia PS in 2016. Our
funding and the way we organise classes is
dependent on an accurate understanding of
student numbers in each year level across the
school. From here on in, and for the remainder of
the year, notifying us if your child will not be here
in 2016 will assist greatly when it comes to
planning for the new school year.
Class Requests 2016
Parent requests in relation to class placement in
2016 need to be in writing and addressed to Miss
Blythe. The deadline for these is Monday 16
November. Please be reminded that whilst all
requests will be given due consideration there
may be a range of factors that may not allow all
requests to be granted. Parents also need to be
aware that once classes have been set it can be
difficult to make changes to the placements that
have been made.
Term 4 Planner
Please find attached to this Newsletter the Term
4 Planner. There is lots on this term so stick it on
the fridge as a handy reference.
Julie Blythe
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From the Principal’s Desk
First Aid Course
During Week 10 of Term 3, students from Pre
Primary to Year 6 participated in a basic first aid
course. Each class completed a 50 minute
session provided by St John Ambulance and were
taught basic first aid and what to do in an
emergency.
All classes thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and
the presenter praised the children for their
exemplary behaviour.
Well done to all!!
School News
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Honour Certificate Recipients—25 September 2015
Room Name Room Name
11 Archie Clarke
Charlotte Jozwiak
24 Mitchell Russ
James O‟Neill
12 Frankie Burke
Finn Robinson
25 Breanna Bruce
Izayah Roberts
13 Ethan Jones
Ruby Young
26 Cayden Batchelor-Barton
Liam Taylor
14 Brodie Childs
Isabelle Maher
33 Nicole Atienza
Reece Simpson
15 Amy-Lee McKeaig
Emily Crannage
34 Sebastian Lawler
Jye Weedon
16 James Candeloro
Tyler Saunders
35 Lily Lapthorne
Isabelle Bemben
21 Ebony Belfield Miles Grace
Jack Ditchburn
43 Seb Lewis
Luella Edwards
22 Jaime Sanford
Sharni Ralston
44 Juzarah Phillips
Emma Stokes
23 Jada Lee
Beck Wrightson
45
Special
Saxon Horton Cadee Di Maulo
Tillie Bartley
Volunteers Needed!
The P&C are asking for volunteers for the school Disco being held next Thursday and for the Faction
Athletics Carnival being held in Week 3, Thursday 29 October. On the day of the carnival the P&C
will need volunteers to help with the coffee/tea and cake stall. They are also asking for donations of
cakes, slices and biscuits (no cream). If you can help please leave your contact details for Catherine
Bramley, at the school office, on 9841 7533.
P&C News
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Year 6 Scoliosis Information
Pamphlets on scoliosis are being sent home soon
and parents are asked to read them and seek
assistance from a health professional if there are
any concerns.
Scoliosis is a condition where the spine is curved
sideways. It is more common in girls but boys can
also have this condition. It becomes noticeable in
early adolescence (9-13years) and parents are
asked to follow directions in the pamphlet to check
their child for this condition. If you find any of the
signs listed, get a re-check from your family
doctor, as treatment may be required.
Karen Johnston, School Nurse
Ph9842 7564
Bedwetting (Enuresis) Program
Do you have a child who wets the bed and would
like to be dry? Bedwetting is a common childhood
problem and it can be resolved. Children will not
necessarily „grow out of it‟ and left untreated,
bedwetting can continue into adulthood.
In the past 30 years, 1000‟s of WA children have
become dry through the Princess Margaret
Hospital‟s (PMH) enuresis program. This
program is available locally through the Great
Southern Population Health (Community Health)
and provided by school health nurses.
The enuresis program is available for your child
if:
They are aged 6 years to 13years but not older
than 13 and 9 months
Have 2 or more night occurrences of a wet bed
in a week
Child wants to become dry
Please contact Great Southern Population Health
on 98427500 or alternatively contact the
Community School nurse Karen on 98427564 for
more information/referral pack.
Weetbix SurfGroms
Weetbix SurfGroms the exciting kids surfing
program starts again in Term 4. This term we are
offering MINIGroms 5 – 8yo and SUPERGroms 9
– 12 yo.
This national surfing development program
encourages kids to get involved in surfing all
around Australia, and its available exclusively
through licensed Surfing Australia Surf Schools.
Lessons that are dynamic and fun, teaching water
safety, building confidence and making new
friends.
Tuesday‟s 3.30 – 5pm is available on line now at
www.surfgroms.com
Taking expressions of interest for Wednesday‟s
after school.
For extra lesson options and further information,
call Roz 0427 413 627
Little Seeds Surf Coaching
www.littleseedssurf.com
YMCA Albany Early Learning Centre is a not
-for-profit early learning centre located on 35
Beaufort Road (opposite Yakamia School). We are
a highly accredited centre with staff that is
enthusiastic, dedicated and highly educated. As a
team we have developed a program that reflects
the interests of the children, based on the Centres
philosophy and the belief and commitment to the
YMCA‟s Approach to Learning. The program
encourages spontaneity and reflects the children‟s
curiosity. By taking the learning journey with
the child, we hope to facilitate their learning. We
believe the learning process that the children go
through is important to the child‟s holistic
development. We also believe in a close
relationship with all families attending our
centre.
The centre provides nutritious home-cooked
meals in a comfortable home environment.
We are open Monday to Friday between
7.30am to 6pm. There are vacancies available in
all age groups most days. For more
information please come and visit us or call
Anneli on 9842 5580.
Community News
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Please note notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the school. We provide
this space for community groups to advertise to the school community. It is up to parents to
scrutinise the activity and organisers for their child.
SCHOOL BANKING EVERY:
TUESDAY IN THE HALL
8.30 – 9.00am
Community News
Page 7 Yakamia Primary School
Please note notices appearing below are not necessarily endorsed by the
school. We provide this space for community groups to advertise to the
school community. It is up to parents to scrutinise the activity and
organisers for their child.
Junior Tennis—Term 4
Group Coaching – Squads – Private Lessons –
Junior Club –Fast Four League – Kids Cardio–
Hot Shots…..and more
We have various junior tennis classes for all ag-
es of players across several venues in the Great
Southern.
Contact Albany Tennis Academy
www.albanytennisacademy.com
David Kerr 0414 608 523 or Bryce McLean 0429