Issue 12 – Term 3 11 August 2017

Easton Road, Esperance 6450 Ph: 9071 5599 Fax: 9071 4852 Email: Castletown.PS@education.wa.edu.au

EC 1, 2 & 5: 9071 7861 EC 3 & 4: 9071 7862 Canteen: 9071 3148

Website: www.Castletownprimaryschool.wa.edu.au

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NEWSLETTER CASTLETOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL

INSPIRE EDUCATE SUCCEED

Year 3-4 Tree Planting

Students from Rooms 2, 3 & 4

participated in tree planting along the

Esperance foreshore on Wednesday 2nd

August. With the guidance of the

Environmental Officer from the

Esperance Shire, students planted tree

seedlings from Phyllis Street to La Page

Street. Thank you to the parent helpers

who assisted us and braved the cold and

windy weather conditions.

Dear Parents

CENSUS - Last week schools completed the August Census. The information provided will inform planning for future

funding allocations, staffing, facilities and infrastructure. 86 students were identified as having a disability (physical, cognitive, sensory or social/emotional). These students all have a formal plan developed and parents are involved in decisions about

appropriate adjustments made to better support their child’s learning. We are working with additional students and families to ensure best funding is available to meet the needs of all students going forward.

STAFFING - Mrs Mather has been on an extended period of leave. In her absence, Mrs Fetherston has been the Acting Deputy Principal and I wish to thank her most sincerely for the very positive manner in which she has provided leadership

to the school community. We look forward to Mrs Mather’s return to school, and following that Mrs Fetherston will be taking a period of well-earned long service leave.

Mr Palmer will continue to be on leave until Week 2 of Term 4. Both Mrs Weckert (2 days per week) and Mrs Brand

(3 days per week) will provide leadership to the school during this period, to backfill for Mr Palmer. Specific roles and responsibilities they will manage include – National Quality Standards (NQS) review, Students at Education Risk profiling

and management of Attendance, Behaviour, Social/Emotional, Medical and Physical factors and specific Learning Difficulties. They will also establish a focus for the incoming 2018 kindergarten cohort (63 students at present) to build relationships

and to work with parents and agencies so that required support/resources are in place prior to our new students commencing school next year. Mrs Coupar, a very experienced teacher, has been appointed to the school and will teach

Mrs Weckert’s class on Tuesdays and Fridays. She will also be providing significant support to the K-2 teachers during other times across the week.

SCHOOL PLANNING 2018 - I have commenced planning for the class structure and teacher placements for next year. This includes advertising vacant teaching positions, identifying target programs and making best use of existing

infrastructure and resources. These matters will be presented to the School Board for consideration and direction.

PARENT EVENING - In Week 9, on Thursday 14 September, all parents are invited to an Open Night here at the school. We are delighted to provide this opportunity for parents to visit classrooms and to discuss their child’s learning journey in

2017 with them specifically. Parents can engage and view workbooks, items on display and interesting aspects of the learning program relevant to their child. Students are always very proud to have their parents come to the classroom and

to be able to demonstrate achievements and progress they are making. We look forward to having as many parents as possible attend our Parent Open Night.

READING EGGS - On 23 August Tracey Hodgkinson from 3PL will be here at School to provide training and up-skilling to

all teachers on our on-line Reading Eggs program. This is a brilliant learning program and our licence conditions give parents access at home. Consequently, we have negotiated with Tracey to hold a training session for parents on the same

day after school and at no cost. We hope you can take the opportunity to learn how best to use Reading Eggs at home with your child.

Kind regards

Colin Brand Principal

Principal’s Message — Mr Brand

CERTIFICATES OF Congratulations to all students who received certificates at our Assembly on 10th August 2017. Well done!

EC 1 Mila Sophia EC 2 Gracie Addison

EC3 William Olive EC4 Charlie Shelby

Room 00 Charlie Room 1 Fraser Ellie

Room 2 Shani Chance Room 3 Lloyd Chayse

Room 4 Jordan Aylah Room 5 Daniel

Room 6 Sheridan Room 7 Joseph Isla

Room 9 Marley Vaughn Room 10 Jarryd Tahlia

Room 11 Joshua Calum Room 12 Chloe Drahymien

Room 13 Jackson Monique Room 14 Ashton

Room 15 Mattie Alexander Harrison Room 22 Kye Euen

Cleanest Room Award: EC6

THE VIRTUES PROJECT - INTEGRITY

Integrity is standing up for what you believe in is right, living by your highest values. It is being honest and sincere with others and yourself. You are using integrity when your words and actions match. You don’t fool yourself into doing what you know is wrong. You fill your life and your mind with things that help you live a good, clean life.

IT’S MUSIC FESTIVAL TIME AT THE

ESPERANCE CIVIC CENTRE

Thursday 17th & Friday 18th August

Years 5 & 6 percussion – Thursday 17th August

11.00-12.00

Junior & Senior Choirs – Friday 18th August

10.30-12.15

Choir children are required to wear formal school

uniform - tartan skirts/black stockings for girls, long

black pants for boys and black shoes.

Come along and support our children at the Festival.

Numero News Students have been practising the

10 minute game and the individual

Challenge (best move in 3 minutes)

over the past three weeks. Teams will

be announced next week with the

competition on Monday 4th

September.

Some of our Numero students fine tuning their game play

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL PRACTICE

Castletown Primary School Athletics practice is

underway!

Students from year 1-6 are preparing for the Sports

Carnival in week 8. Most afternoons the classroom

teachers have been taking the students out for athletics

practice and trials.

During this time students get their jumps and throws

and running races recorded. This gives the teachers a

chance to pick the top 2-3 athletes from each faction

for the competitive events. This time has also allowed

the students time to build a sense of tribal camaraderie

with their fellow faction team members.

A little shout out to the amazing staff and sports

captains for working together and braving the weather

to ensure our students get the best opportunity to

succeed on the day.

Just a reminder…….

School starts at 8.50am. Please ensure children are

arriving at school in a timely manner ready to start the

school day.

6 a

RIBIT Reading In Bed Is Terrific The Home Reading Program

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

EC3: Eden Rm 5: Liam Rm 9: Jack Rm 12: Brock

Rm 15: Madi, Molly, Katelyn, Hayley, Katie

Congratulations to the following children who have read for 50 nights:

EC1: Braxton, Brody, Callan, Danielle, Joel, James, Sophia, Mila EC2: Emma, Coby, Addison,

Caleb, Amelia, Ava, Theodore, Annalise, Millie, Mia, Kyle, Joseph, Harry, Gracie

EC3: Peyton, Betty, Chelsea, Braxton Rm 5: Zander Rm 6: Elena Rm 7: Hayley

Rm 9: Jack, Grace, Zebb, Alyssia Rm 15: Matilda, Gillian, Daniel, Molly

Congratulations to the following children who have read for 80 nights:

Rm 2: Aaron, Claire, Regan, Molly Rm 5: Zander Rm 6: Tilly, Shaylee Rm 7: Hayley, Jordyn

Rm 9: Alyssia, Graciella, Summer, Grace, Dhakota Rm 10: Kasey Rm 11: Jace, Aaysha, Lachie

Rm 12: Marley Rm 15: Molly, Daniel

Congratulations to the following children who have read for 100 nights:

Rm 2: Molly, Aaron Rm 3: Blayden Rm 5: Daniel Rm 6: Shaylee, Landon Rm 10: Kasey

Rm 12: Ruby Rm 13: Seraya, Crystal Rm 15: Alicia, Regan, Gillian, Amber

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

Rm 5: Cameron Rm 6: Harvey Rm 7: Eden

Congratulations to the following children who have read for 150 nights:

Rm 3: Isaac Rm 5: Charlie Rm 7: Olivia, Isabelle, Eden

KINDY ENROLMENTS

2018

Final enrolments are being taken for Kindergarten in

2018.

Children who will be 4 years of age by 30th June 2018

are eligible to attend Kindergarten in 2018. To secure a

placement for your child, it is important that you apply to

enrol now as places are limited.

Applications for enrolment are available from the school

office. A copy of your child’s Birth Certificate and

Immunisation Record will be required.

For all enquiries please phone the

school on 9071 5599 or email

Castletown.PS@education.wa.edu.au

Castletown Primary School

has a nut free policy. Please

DO NOT send your child to

school with food containing

nuts or nut products.

For further information on allergies go to: http://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Anaphylaxis

ITC News We are currently trialling an online version of Typing Tournament with a view to purchasing a school

licence for two years. Your child may receive a letter explaining the programme and outlining how it

can be used at home.

Reading Eggs login letters will also be sent home this week. This program is for students K-6.

Tracey Hodgkinson will be here on the 23rd August and will run an information session in the Library

at 3.15pm for interested parents.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Thur 17th & Fri 18th Aug ---- Music Festival

Mon 21st Aug -------------- Musica Viva

Wed 23rd Aug ------------- Reading Eggs Parent

Information Session

Vision and eyes Good vision is important for learning and quality of life. Watch for any of the following in your child:

covering/closing one eye when reading

holding books very close

complaining of eyestrain or headache

complaining of double vision or blurred vision with reading or board viewing

complaining of words moving on a page

losing place when reading, or skipping words and lines

inattention or short attention span when reading, or

rubbing the eyes.

Please note: Medicare covers the cost of an eye examination.

If you have a concern about your child’s vision please contact a doctor, optometrist or your local Community Health Nurse

on 9071 0400.

P&C News

FOOTY FEVER FRIDAY was held on Friday 4th August

Students were encouraged to come to school dressed in their favourite footy (or other sporting team).

$423.55 was raised and will help the Early Childhood Committee reach the $9000 target it needs to purchase

a large Forpark Castaway boat for the playground.

Canteen Thank you for your donations to the canteen, we really appreciate it. Here is another updated list of suggested

products that we require. You can purchase whatever brand (unless specified) or quantity of these items. We have

been overwhelmed with your generous donations and have quite a stock of some items, which is the reason for

updating the list.

Those donating fortnightly - please deliver your items to the canteen on the first Monday or Tuesday of term, and

each fortnight after that.

Those donating monthly – please deliver your items to the canteen during the first week of each month.

Those donating once per term – please deliver your items the first week of each term, or ASAP when a new term

begins.

Items needed are: Milo bars, 'Sunbeam' Sultanas - pack of 6 small boxes, XL bin bag liners, Baking paper, Alfoil,

Gladwrap, Popcorn (bag of ten smaller bags) sold in Reject Shop or Woolworths, Sippah straws - mixed flavour carton,

Pasta sauce - Tomato, Onion & Garlic 1st choice or any similar flavour, Icy Poles - Berry Nice Creamy Ice Bars pk 15

(sold in Woolworths ), Carton 600ml bottled water, canned pie apples.

Thank you all very much!

Regards

Janice Spencer

Canteen Manager

Earn & Learn is on again - Start collecting today

Anyone can help our school earn amazing resources

Earn one sticker for every $10 spent at Woolworths. Complete Sticker Sheets.

Drop sheets in the Collection Box in the front office. Earn and Learn runs from 26th July to 19th

September 2017. Find out more at woolworths.com.au/earnandlearn

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