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Congratulations to our middle primary classes who performed a wonderful assembly item last Tuesday. Many hours of concentration and practise went into perfecting the item and we are very proud of the result! Well done to all involved.
Friday 4 November, our Year 4-6 students attended and participated in the Starkick Football Carnival in South Perth. Recognition goes to Cloverdale Education Support Centre for organising a wonderful day. Fun was had by all and there was even a Fremantle Dockers recruitment scout there to see the talent! Many thanks to our staff and in particular, Mrs Valentino for coordinating the excursion.
Last Thursday, students enjoyed the P&C annual Colour Run. Although fundraising was the main purpose behind the event, I think the fun surpassed this and took centre stage. Thank you to the P&C who continue to work tirelessly to support the school, while planning fun ways for the children to be involved. Funds raised by the P&C have recently contributed to the costs of Adventure Week, to reduce the amount that families are asked to pay.
Last Friday Joondalup ESC staff participated in a day of professional development. We started the morning with an awareness session about Positive Behaviour Support (a framework for supporting positive behaviour in schools), followed by a corporate challenge with a charity component. Our staff engaged in team activities and challenges and at the conclusion of this, a large donation of LEGO was made to the Patricia Giles Centre for non-violence. The day concluded with the Blanket Activity (Koora Waangkininy Boodjar) presented by Charmaine Climo and her daughter Chantelle. This activity is a succinct representation of Aboriginal history in Australia and supports the work we are doing in the space of cultural responsiveness and the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework.
We have a busy five weeks ahead of us as we near the end of 2022. Our teachers have commenced assessments and are preparing for report writing. After two weeks of assessments, our students will be participating in Adventure Week, with many exciting activities planned. If you are yet to return your permission notes, please do so as soon as possible.
I encourage you to sign up for the Triple P session being held here on Friday 2 December. It is a safe space for you to get support with helping your child (and you) with fears and anxiety. The idea is that therapists are limited to the amount of hours they can work with your child but you are not. If you are equipped with the skills, you are able to expose your child to strategies on a more consistent and ongoing basis. The session is free and you can bring a support worker or any other people who live or work with your child, the more the merrier!
Stepping Stones Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), has a focus on supporting parents who have children with disabilities, of all ages.
We have scheduled the following FREE session to occur at Joondalup Schools:
- Fears and Anxiety (Friday 2 December, 9am)
The sessions will be delivered by Brendan Everett, Psychologist and Triple P consultant. Please register your interest via email to Kirsty.harris@education.wa.edu.au
You can read more information on Stepping Stones Triple P here.
Important dates:
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Wednesday 16 November |
Yr 6 Transition 9.30am |
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Week commencing 28 Nov |
Adventure Week |
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Thursday 1 Dec |
Christmas Carols Night 6pm |
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Friday 2 Dec |
Triple P-Fears and Anxiety- J Block 9am |
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Monday 5 Dec |
Swimming lessons commence for 2 weeks |
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Monday 5 Dec |
Music Rocks Concert 2pm |
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Thursday 8 Dec |
Evacuation practise 2pm |
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Friday 9 Dec |
Enterprise Day 1.30-2.30pm |
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Tuesday 13 Dec |
Graduation 9am |
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Thursday 15 Dec |
Students last day |
If you notice any suspicious activity on School Grounds, please contact Security on 9264 4771 or the Police on 131 444.
This term during our Talk For Writing sessions we have been learning the text “The Tiger Who Came to Tea" based on the book by Judith Kerr.
To introduce the text to the students we had an afternoon tea and Miss Moule was our classroom Tiger. We have practised the text learning actions and are developing our story map.
We have also completed a range of activities including practising our cutting skills to make a tiger and then writing about a tiger visiting for tea. We also explored descriptive language with PODD and devices to find adjectives to describe a tiger.
We have some more work planned to continue for the rest of the term.
Room 3 have had a super busy Term 4. We have continued to go to Beldon ESC for our Stephanie Alexander Cooking Program, thoroughly enjoyed the Colour Run, had a great time at the Starkick footy carnival. Some of the students have been involved in an extension program and competed against other schools in the Lego League, and four of our year 5’s have nominated themselves to participate in the Leadership Program to potentially win the position of School Captain 2023. Amongst all of that we have continued to work hard with our academics within the classroom. We are super excited for Adventure Week coming up and know that the rest of the term is going to fly by. Christmas will be here before we know it!!!
Weaving
Tennis and squash rackets were the basis of these weavings. The strings made great warp threads. Fabric strips were used for the weft threads. Faces were woven using different colours. Hair clothing and jewellery was added to create fun art pieces.
Robot Collage
The students selected materials from a wide range of old computer parts and junk material to create robots. The pieces were glued onto cardboard.
Mrs Sweet
We are so pleased to announce that our final concert will be held at one of our favourite venues perfect for a summertime evening concert, the Milk Bar. We have especially scheduled the sessions for the concert during the weekday evenings to be away from busy weekends this time of year.
Music Rocks the Milk Bar will see our Joondalup musicians showcase their achievement and amazing music over the year with a/c and ease for parking in mind too! Great stage and such a nice big room! Please see attached information letter with session info.
As usual each family receives a complimentary ticket when you return the slip to say you’re coming. The concert is especially designed for our kids and families so its going to be fab!
Tickets will be from Oztix as usual and the ticket sales are live right now
Tickets: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/e581c186-bf70-44e8-b034-6004e695905e
These are $25 per shirt and $25 per bucket hat – very cool!
ORDER BY MIDDAY FRIDAY 18 November 2022
For kids: sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, 14
For Adults: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, XXXXL
The bucket hat is one size fits all
The final P&C Association meeting is being held next Wednesday 23 November from 7.00pm in the staffroom.
Our lovely Bec is retiring from her role as Treasurer on the Joondalup Schools P&C and we are now looking for someone who has the skillset and interest to take on this valuable position. Please consider if you are in a position to be able to help (training and handover available) and contact jenny@devahasdinpr.com.au. Many thanks to Bec for her work throughout this year, it has been greatly appreciated.
Depending on activities the role is between 2-8 hours PER MONTH. Listed below is a description of the work and our existing treasurer will be available to take you through all systems and hand over a completely up to date record of accounts.
▪️Bookkeeping (recording of financial transactions) for one bank account via Tidy HQ software. As per WACSSO/audit requirements. Maintain digital folders of paperwork.
▪️Paying invoices and reimbursements (as they arise) - via CommBank on a pc/laptop in the company of President.
▪️Authorising payments from accounts as they arise via CommBiz. Some are regular e.g. fortnightly wages.
▪️Bank cash after fundraising events when required. Withdraw cash for floats etc when required.
▪️Prepare and deliver Treasurer Reports for P&C Meetings. Template already exists.
▪️P&C Meeting attendance - monthly.
If you are keen to help our schools and be part of a welcoming volunteer team, or you want a bit more information, please contact Jen on 0403 904 157.
Variety WA EduKids Grants are NOW OPEN!
Individual & Community grants available
Variety EduKids Grants help WA kids receive an essential education by providing funding for vital ‘back to school’ equipment.
Individuals & Community-Apply now at link below
https://www.variety.org.au/wa/programs/variety-wa-grants/#variety-edukids-grant
Please contact the Kids Support team with any questions at kidssupport@varietywa.org.au or 9355 3655 during office hours.
Application close 27 November 2022