From the Principal...

Thursday 26th October Term 4 Issue # 17

The Pearsall Post

Newsletter

Dates to Remember

Early Close Every Wed at 2.30pm

Wrapper Free

Wednesdays School Photos

26 & 27th October Assembly Rm 9

2nd November

Electronic Delivery of School Reports Reports this term will be delivered electronically via Connect. It is absolutely essential that you provide the office with your email address and if it has changed or will change that you let the office know. By using Connect to deliver reports you will have a permanent electronic copy of your child's report. We will be aiming to have the reports released prior to the last day of school. Prior to obtaining your report you will be required to access Connect. Connect Connect access to parents is now being used in our school as a means of sharing, learning content and some notices with some of your child’s classes. Each parent and guardian will be given their own secure login to Connect. If you have not received yours please email the school at pearsall.ps.contact@ education.wa.edu.au You can access Connect at the following link http://connect.det.wa.edu.au When you login to Connect you will be able to see information related to your child’s class. Kayleigh Congratulations to Kayleigh in Year 3 who has been accepted into the Australian Ballet School Interstate International Training Program. She recently was the Junior Overall winner of a dance festival that was conducted during the school holidays.

Merit Award Certificates - Week 2

Excellence Every Day

Jacinta Dm 1 Jamie Dm 2

Shawn Dm 2 Chelsea Dm 3

Kyah Rm 3 Lucas Rm 4 Leah Rm 5

Richie Rm 7 Sophie Rm 8

Evie Rm 9 Emaan Rm10 Tyler Rm 10

Charlize Rm 12 Jack Rm 13

Myles Rm 15 Logan Rm 16

Leader In Me

Ryder Dm 3 Willow Rm 4

Solitaire Rm 5 Tahlia Rm 3 Aston Rm 6

Harvey Rm 8 Ashlyn Rm 9 Zak Rm 12

Kayleigh Rm 13 Hamish Rm 15 Serena Rm 16

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Second Hand Uniform Shop

8:00-8:30am

Thursday mornings in the under covered

area. Run by the P&C Committee.

8.30am Classrooms

Open

8.40am Siren for start

of day

10.40am Recess

11.05am End of Recess

12.45pm Lunch

1.25 End of Lunch

3.00pm School Day

Ends

Please note:

2.30pm finish on

Wednesdays

Assemblies held

every 2nd

Thursday at

8.45am

Will your family be in Pearsall in 2018? If you know at this stage of the year that your child will not be returning next year due to a change in circumstances, perhaps you're heading overseas or moving for work; please inform the office as this greatly assists us with our planning. Being able to anticipate our enrolments as closely as possible is important so that class structures, staffing and budgets can be determined accurately for next year. We appreciate your cooperation and your assistance with our planning. Student Safety Please take the time to regularly remind your child/ren about safety, especially when going to and from school. Here are the important points to mention:

Do not talk to strangers and never accept a ride from a stranger, or accept lollies or gifts from a stranger.

Immediately report any issue or problem you may have when going to or from school to your mum and dad, or your to your teacher, the Principal, Deputy Principal or office staff.

Always get permission from mum or dad before going to play with a friend after school and always let mum and dad know where you will be and what time you will be home.

We advise that, wherever possible, children should travel to or from school with an adult or with their friends, rather than travelling alone. Early Release All children collected from school before 3.00pm must be signed out at the office. Parents will be handed an ‘Early Release Pass’ to hand to the supervising teacher. Lost Property Reminders Only items that are labeled and legible will be returned. Please label your

items (hats, lunchboxes, drink bottles, etc.).

First and last name is best.

If you have purchased from the second hand sale please re-label/ name your items.

It’s hard to return items that have 2 or 3 different names on them. If you have lost anything please check the lost property bins that are located

at the back of the office. Sleep 10-12 Hours Each Night A firm and consistent bedtime routine will help most children settle down to

sleep.

School aged children need 10-11 hours of sleep per night.

Children that receive a good amount of sleep find it easier to be focused, behave well and learn properly.

Routine is Important Routines help families get organized and get things done.

Being predictable helps your child know what is expected and gives them a sense of calm, they know what to expect.

If your child is finding things difficult use pictures and star charts to help them get use to routines in a positive way.

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Payments

Please note that all payments to

the school can be made by EFTPOS in the front office or Direct Deposit:

Acc: Pearsall Primary School

BSB: 066040 Acc: 19904146 Put your child’s initial, surname and reason e.g,

J.Smith swimming.

You can combine the amount if you have more than

one child.

Please note, Eftpos and Direct Deposit are for school related

payment and not for P&C

payments.

Diwali Diwali is celebrated by Hindus in India and all around the world in October or November. It is the Hindu New Year and is either a 3-day or 5-day holiday depending on where you come from. As our class has a few students who celebrate Diwali, we thought it would be a wonderful idea to go out into the sunshine and draw Rangolis together. A Rangoli is a colourful design made on the floor near the entrance to a house to welcome guests. At Diwali, Hindus draw bright Rangoli patterns to encourage the goddess Lakshmi to enter their homes.

Personal Goods Brought to School Please be aware that our school discourages personal property being brought to school by students. This includes toys. The Department of Education and Training does not hold insurance for personal property brought to school and will not pay for loss or damage to such property. Partnerships Between Parents and Teachers The partnership between parents and teachers is important in supporting children’s learning and development. Parents can help teachers to teach their children better by:

Starting each day smoothly and peacefully with kind words, smiles and a hug. Communicating every day after school by spending time with children,

hearing about their day, listening to what they are saying and paying attention without interruptions.

Sending children to school with a nutritious breakfast inside them—one that includes protein, fruit and good carbohydrates, and by packing nutritious, healthy and tasty food in their lunchboxes.

Making sure children get plenty of sleep every night so their brains and bodies can grow.

Using non-aggressive conflict resolution strategies so that children learn by example how to deal effectively with their anger and frustration with others.

Placing high value on good manners and respect for others and their property.

Modelling and teaching time management and organisational skills. Use calendars and planners for school and family life.

Showing your love of learning by going with them to the local library, to concerts and art galleries.

Talking with respect about teachers and dealing with issues in private and not in front of children.

Encouraging children to take responsibility for their own learning. And most importantly letting your children know every day how much you

love and value them.

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Important Contact Information Phone: 9405 7845 Fax: 9405 6952 Principal: Gary Payne Deputy Principal: Mandy Froud Manager Corporate Services: Val Cucuzza (term 4) School Officer: Trish Schofield & Sharee Feist P&C President: Renanka O’Shea Board Chair: Caroline De Haas Board Secretary: Claire Grasso P&C Email: pearsallpnc@yahoo. com.au School Email Address: pearsall.ps.contact@ education.wa.edu.au

School Security: 9264 4771

SMS Absences: 0437 482 159

EALD Afternoon Tea (English as an additional language dialect)

For parents and caregivers of EALD students *smaller children welcome

Please join us for a casual afternoon get together and get to know more about the EALD (English as an Additional language Dialect)

program at Pearsall Primary School. Time: 1:30pm—3:00pm

Venue: Pearsall Primary School, Under Covered Area Date: Week 5, 6th November 2017

RSVP: 27th October 2017

For more information please contact: Elissa.ielati1@education.wa.edu.au

Important Notice!

P&C Committee

A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to help out with our Bunnings Sausage Sizzle and to those that came down and supported us. FETE, FETE, FETE our first ever fete will be held at the school on Friday 1st December 5pm - 9pm, please email pearsallfundraising@yahoo.com if you are able to help out at your child's class stall, a note will be coming out soon so please keep an eye out.

Operation Christmas Child Thankyou to everyone in our parent community and to the students for their contributions to our Samaritans Purse 'Operation Christmas Child' initiative. We are super excited to announce that we filled nearly 50 shoe boxes, which will soon be delivered to children in need across the world. Many of these children will never have received a Christmas present before. This is a wonderful initiative to encourage empathy in our students and the importance of giving to those that have little or nothing. Thankyou again.

Swimming lessons will be commencing week 2 of Term 1, 2018. Forms will be going home next week and payment is required by Week 9, Friday 8th December 2017.