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Assemblies are back!
Last week we held our first campus assembly since term one. It felt like a long time since we had all been together in the undercover area, and there was a great community feel. The whole campus joined in singing a song together at the end of the assembly which was a lovely way to celebrate.
The year fours from the primary school who performed, delivered a strong message about recycling and keeping our school clean, which is an important message and very timely as we have our new recycling and general permanent rubbish bins installed throughout the school.
Parent representatives for our School Board
We are seeking new representative for our School Board. As an independent public school the board verifies outcomes met in the business plan, and endorses the financial planning of the school. They represent the views of parents, staff and the school community. The board meets twice a term on a Monday evening. If you would like more information about being on our school board as a parent or community representative, please get in touch with the school.
Funding
Recently funding was announced by the State Government as part of the COVID-19 Road to Recovery program for schools in WA. Joondalup Primary School has received $350,000 for upgrades to the schools carparks and Joondalup ESC received $300,000 for increased accessibility throughout the school, such as ramps, walkways etc.
Discussions on both of these projects are underway.
IEP’s
IEP’s are being finalised and will be sent home to families next week. All families have had the opportunity to meet with teachers, or speak with them on the phone to discuss outcomes for this semester. When IEP’s are sent home please sign and return them, to inform the school you agree with these outcomes. A copy will then be sent home.
Natalie Hatton
Principal
We have seen some fantastic work come up to the office. Students are so proud of their work and we love to see and hear about it.
The Faction Athletics Carnival is on Friday 11 September 2020. In the coming weeks information will be sent to all families so that you can plan your day.
Under Phase 4 restrictions for COVID-19 we welcome parents to attend events, subject to each family social distancing and following hygiene guidelines correctly. Families are able to sit together but must be 1.5 metres from other adults.
We have put some parameters in place to support the wellbeing of students, staff and families. On the day of the carnival the following will happen:
- There will be one large designated viewing area for families which is the open space by the basketball court. You will need to access the area by using the gates that come of Jolstra Crescent.
- Families will use the toilets by the staffroom in S and J Blocks. Students will use the toilets in the classroom blocks. For families, if the cubicles are being used, please wait outside until they are free.
- Parents will not be permitted to go to the student bays or the podium area. So that each moment is captured we will have a dedicated person in charge of photos and will send them to parents as soon as practicable after the event.
- There will be a supply of hand sanitiser and soap in toilets which will be topped up throughout the day.
- Please respect the rights of school staff to determine what happens on the school site and follow these expectations politely.
- During recess and lunch families need to remain in their designated area and students will eat on the oval.
- At the end of the carnival, and if it is prior to 3.00pm, all students will return to their class and parents can sign their own children out by letting the teacher know they are taking the children. You do not need to come to the office and sign them out. You also can’t take other children from the class; only take your own.
- The canteen will operate out of the staffroom and on J Block verandah so you will be able to buy coffee, tea, sausage sizzle and cakes. Sausage sizzles will be available for children to pre-order.
With your help we can make this a great event for students, staff and the wider community.
Room 28 has settled into our new room and are enjoying the exciting spaces we now have around us. In Geography we have been exploring different places in our environment and have been lucky enough to have our very own ice cream shop / café and hospital as areas in our classroom. We love dressing up in different outfits to suit the place we are visiting and are learning how to share and take turns with our friends. Our favourite thing so far this term was role playing how to buy things from the shop and we even got to taste our very own ice cream!
We have also completed some wonderful work in Literacy building words, exploring initial and final sounds, creating marvellous sentences, and constructing our own writing pieces based on the book of the week.
As mentioned in last weeks' newsletter we will be sharing with you some of the Key Word/Auslan Signs that we use at school. This fortnights' focus is asking “how are you?” with the responses “good,” “bad” or “okay.”
Remember these signs can also be used throughout the day in a number of different ways. For example:
- When eating/drinking- That tasted “good,” “bad” or “okay”
- When playing a sport- “good” shot, “bad” tackle, “good” win, “bad” loss/score, “good” throw/jump/running
- Commenting on things- that looks “good,” “bad” “okay”
- Playing with toy cars- that’s a “good” car, Oh no! The cars crashed. That’s “bad”
- Playing card games- Oh no!! I have to Draw 4 (UNO) That’s “bad,” “good” match (Memory)
These are just a few examples of different ways you can use these signs throughout the day. Please remember to speak to your classroom teacher if your childs signs differ from the ones we are teaching so we can adjust for your child.
If you have any questions regarding your child’s communication please contact your classroom teacher or an AAC Co-ordinator.
Sue Norman & Kerry Read
AAC Co-Ordinators
The Ocean
The students in rooms 2, 3, 21 & 28 worked with the element of line to describe ocean waves. They used their fingers in blue acrylic paint on a sheet of alfoil. It was heaps of fun, but very messy.
Fish
This year the theme for science week is Deep Blue: innovations for the future of our oceans.
After viewing creatures that live deep in the ocean the students in Room 27 created these great fish. They were drawn in pencil, coloured with oil pastel, which was blended with baby oil and then sprayed with yellow and blue dye.
Butterfly on a Flower
Following on from our work last semester of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the students in rooms 2 & 3 worked with symmetry and created a butterfly in acrylic paint. Then they painted and printed flowers and leaves. All the pieces were pasted together to create this lovely bright artwork.
Helen Sweet
Art Specialist Teacher
If you notice any suspicious activity on School Grounds, please contact Security on 9264 4771 or the Police on 131 444.
We have recently had a colourful wall mural completed outside of our drumming room. It is still be finalised however from first impressions we are loving the bright colours it brings to the outdoor space.
We have also had the internal door completed as well. Can you find the door?
Important Dates for 2020
| Term 3 | 14 August - Parent Morning Tea - SECCA visiting |
| 11 September - Faction Carnival | |
| 18 September - Assembly hosted by JESC Middle School | |
| 23 - 25 September - JESC Year 6 Camp | |
| Term 4 | 12 October - First Day of Term for Students |
| 16 October - Assembly hosted by JESC Senior School | |
| 6 November - School Development Day | |
| 27 November - Assembly - hosted by JESC Senior school | |
| 7-11 December - Adventure Week | |
| 14 December - Carols by Candlelight | |
| 15 December - Year 6 Graduation | |
| 17 December - Last Day ofS chool |
Due to COVID-19, the canteen shifted to a cashless payment system. This has proved to be a much more efficient way of doing things, enabling our team to focus on what we do best - by providing quality & nutritious food to the JPS community.
Cash will still however be accepted in a limited capacity by:
- Pre-ordering meals for recess & lunch at the canteen before 8:50am
- Counter sales of ice creams after the lunch siren goes.
The canteens preferred way of ordering is via online through Quickcliq or with a canteen account.
Gluten free pizza now available.
Birthday cupcakes are still available to be ordered through Quickcliq or alternatively give us a call 9233 5818.
Thank you
Carolyn
Colour Run
