MARMION PRIMARY SCHOOL
Newsletter
Term 3, Issue 12
COMING EVENTS
“The Little School in the Bush”
TERM 3 WEEK 4:
Tuesday 9 August
Interschool Cross Country (Yr 3-6)
Massed Choir (am)
Wednesday 10 August
James Foley Storytelling Incursion
(PP - 6)
Gymnastics (PP - Yr 2)
TERM 3 WEEK 5:
Wednesday 17 August
James Foley Workshop
Thursday 18 August
Board Meeting 7pm
REGULAR EVENTS
Uniform Shop
Thursdays: 8:30 - 9:20am
Canteen
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
School Banking
Friday @ 8:15am
For more calendar details click
here School Calendar
web address: www.marmionprimary.com
5 August 2016
Dear Parents
Faction Cross Country
Last Friday, students from Pre-primary to
Year 6 competed in our faction Cross
Country. The Carnival was won by Sharks.
I congratulate all competitors on their
efforts and acknowledge those talented
students who were able win an individual
medallion or place ribbon.
Our Pre-primary students participated for
the first time in this event. They were
fantastic and should be congratulated on
completing their course and the effort
they displayed.
Our top 6 students both girls and boys from each year level (Year 3 – 6) will
now represent our school at the upcoming Interschool Cross Country event
to be held next week.
Special thanks to the parents who assisted on the course and those many
family members who came along to support the students. The atmosphere
created brought the best out in the competitors. I would also like to
acknowledge the staff for the organisation of this event, especially Mrs
Rafferty.
World of Maths Incursion
On Monday 1 August students from Pre-Primary to Year 3 enjoyed a funfilled and challenging math session provided by the team from World of
Maths. World of Maths is a presentation of fun and educational, hands-on,
problem solving activities that encouraged our junior students to think
mathematically and challenge their understandings.
Cliverton Court, Marmion WA 6020
Phone: 9246 3422 Fax: 9246 4006
The students thoroughly enjoyed participating in the hands-on activities on
Monday. Our Year 4, 5 and 6 students will have the opportunity to
experience the fun of World of Maths next term.
Promoting Positive Mental Health
Six ways to support positive mental health in children
Keeping children health and happy involves looking after their mental health
as well as their physical health. Read more
Looking after yourself: positive mental health for parents and carers
When parents and carers look after themselves and feel supported, they are
more able to provide their children with the best care they can. Read more
Ian Herbert
PRINCIPAL
SCHOOL SECURITY
9264 4771
Our current value is…..
Resilience
which means when faced with difficult and challenging situations and people being able to:
 stop getting extremely angry, down or worried;
 controlling my behaviour when I am very upset (not fighting, not running away)
 calming down within a reasonable period of time; and
 bouncing back to work and play
Please consider discussing persistence with your child/ren this week.
MERIT AWARDS
Congratulations to the following students who were
presented a Merit Award at the last assembly
Harvey Rowland
Blaise Warren
Ky Finlay
William Philip
Chloe Wright
Maisie Malseed
Jessica Bourgault
Madeline Dawson
Havana Hutchinson
Aaron Steele
Ethan Reddington
Emily Gurner
Cara Passmore
Georgia Broxton
Jake Gundry
Miller Leeson
Libby Broughton
Katherine Ellis
Ben Vogan
Mason Lake
Heath West
Maya Solbakke
Jasmine Turney-Edwards
Ciara Norman
Harry Haughan
Meg Haywood
Lucinda Cook
Hannah Jowett
Reid Gibbs
George Pirrit
MUSIC AWARD
Ella Hazell
Jai Barber
GERMAN AWARD
Zara Smith
Leah Edwards
James Foley Book Week Incursion
A reminder that students in PP-Yr 6 will be involved in a storytelling incursion with
author/illustrator James Foley on Wednesday 10 August. The cost of this incursion is $3,
please ensure you complete the incursion payment form and return with your payment
to class teachers by Wednesday 10 August.
National Asthma Week
1-7 September
The theme for National Asthma Week 2016 is
Become a Better Breather. National Asthma
Week coincides with the beginning of spring and as pollens are
a known trigger for asthma, this is an excellent time to ensure
your child’s asthma is well controlled. Sections of the Asthma
Australia website that can help with asthma management
include:
 Take the Asthma Control Test to see if you could make
improvements to help your child become a better breather.
 Manage allergies often linked with asthma, including allergic
rhinitis (hayfever).
 Did you know? 90% of people with asthma use their
medications incorrectly.
 Check your child’s technique to see if they are getting full
benefit from their medication.
Regular review of your child’s asthma with your GP and
pharmacist will help them to become a better breather.
Need help with your child’s asthma? Contact our Asthma
Assist line on 1800 ASTHMA (1800 278 462) and talk to one of
our friendly Asthma Health Professionals.
Cross Country 2016
Wow!! The 2016 School Cross Country was a closely fought event with only 1 point separating the
first and second House. The Pre Primary students showed us how to run with their amazing effort to
complete the Year 3 course and with a smile as they crossed the finish line!
Thank you to all the parents that came to support and the volunteers that helped around the course.
The weather was kind to us and all the children ran extremely well with some amazing results.
Congratulations to SHARKS who took out the 2016 Cross Country after DOLPHINS had dominated the
event so long!
Good luck to all children representing the school at the interschool cross country at Davallia Primary
School on Tuesday 9 August starting at 9:30am GO MARMION!!
1st SHARKS
2nd DOLPHINS
3rd STINGRAYS
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
YEAR 5
YEAR 6
Champion Boy
Ben Whiteman
Seth Gundry
Kai Dunne
Harry Haughan
Runner Up Champion Boy
Hamish McLeod
Sean Norman
Clay Gibbs
Travis Ranson
Champion Girl
Cara Passmore
Chloe Ramsay
Abbey Smith
Amalia Dunne
Akayla Fairclough
Libby Broughton
Abigail McIlveen
Annie Whiteman
Runner Up Champion Girl
Request For Items
We are seeking a large number of coloured tiles for a mosaic project. If you have any you
could spare please bring them into Mrs Dhue in the Art Room.
The school is also looking to acquire a 2nd hand wheelchair. If anyone has one that they
would either like to donate or the school is willing to purchase, please contact the front
office 9246 3422.
Census: Tuesday 9 August
A reminder that Tuesday 9 August is Census night. This is an important date so please ensure you are aware of what is
required to complete the Census either online or paper form.
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FINAL CALL FOR PAVING BRICKS!
A final call for 60th anniversary brick paver orders. All orders are due back by the 11th of
August. Forms are available at the Front Office and on the MPS website under P&C Events.
This opportunity is available to students and staff, present and past, so please let your
neighbours and extended family know they are welcome to order.
CANTEEN NEWS
Next week is ‘Canteen Week’ so we encourage all families to support the canteen. There will be
new fresh recess menu items each day.
As part of Canteen Week the Marmites Canteen is giving each student the opportunity to enter a
competition in canteen week to design a healthy meal that may end up on the lunch menu as a
special in Week 6. All you have to do is draw a picture and describe your amazing meal.
When you have designed your lunch, pop it into the competition box outside the canteen by Friday
12th August. Winner will be announced the following week and their meal will be available on the canteen menu on
Thursday of Week 6 as well as winning a canteen gift voucher. There will be more canteen vouchers to be won for
creative entries. Happy creating!!
Did you know…………
by purchasing through the following retailers you can be financially
supporting your school.

Aussie Farmers Direct

Bubbler Deals

Stuck on You stationery labels

Commonwealth Banking at school on Friday morning
Make sure Marmion Primary School is selected during the purchase process and they will pay us a small proportion of
their profit as a thank you for your patronage. So easy!!
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