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Term 2 Issue 1
DATE 7th May 2013
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
D e ar P ar en t s , Car e r s
Community members;
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WELCOME BACK
1800 177 777
All students are encouraged to participate
in the tests. Students with disability may
qualify for special provisions that reflect the
support normally provided to them in the
classroom. An individual student NAPLAN
report will be issued by the school later this
year. Parents can use this information to
monitor how their child is progressing and
to identify any areas of concern. Parents
may also wish to use their child’s results to
discuss progress with teachers. More
information
is
available
at
www.naplan.edu.au.
SETTLERS PRIMARY SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER—TERM 2 ISSUE 1
Welcome back to staff, students and
parents/caregivers. I hope you all had a
wonderful break and enjoyed time with
your families over the holidays. It was
fantastic to see the excitement and
enthusiasm on students’ faces for the start
of the new term. I would especially like to
extend a warm welcome to new families at
Settlers Primary.
TERM 2 SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAY
ANZAC CEREMONY
On the second last day of Term 1,
students, parents and staff participated in
our ANZAC commemorative service. The
service was run by our Student Councillors
and they did an outstanding job. I would
like to commend each and every one of
our students for the solemnity and respect
that they demonstrated during the
ceremony. Thank you to Mrs Webb for her
time and commitment in overseeing the
organisation of our ANZAC ceremony.
Thanks also to Miss Rivera-Diaz and the
school choir for their heartfelt song, which
added depth to our ceremony.
As previously published, our next School
Development Day (Pupil Free Day) is
scheduled for Friday, 31st May. This date
coincides with the Western Australia Day
Pubic Holiday on Monday, 3rd June.
Students do not attend school on School
Development Days.
The dates for the remaining
Development Days for 2013 are:
School
Friday 31st May (Long weekend)
Monday 22nd July
Tuesday 23rd July
Monday 14th October
NAPLAN TESTING
Friday 20th December
The National Assessment Program –
Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is an
annual assessment for students in Years These days have been co-ordinated with all
3, 5, 7 and 9. It has been an annual event of the Baldivis public schools to reduce any
for schools since 2008.
inconvenience.
On Tuesday 14, Wednesday 15 and
Thursday 16 May, students across STAFF CHANGES
Australia will undertake the 2011 NAPLAN Welcome to Mrs Heidi Bone who is acting
tests.
Business Manager whilst Mrs Lynne
Phillips is on leave. I would also like to
NAPLAN is made up of tests in the four welcome Mr Ben Ratz as our Physical
domains of Reading, Writing, Language Education teacher and Ms Alison Wells
Conventions (spelling, grammar and who is teaching F5 for the remainder of the
punctuation) and Numeracy.
NAPLAN year.
assesses skills in literacy and numeracy
that are developed over time, through the
school curriculum. NAPLAN is not a pass
or fail type test, but rather shows how Stephen Yates
individual students are progressing in
numeracy and literacy skills against PRINCIPAL
national standards for all Australia
children.
SMS ATTENDENCE: 0418 938233
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE...CONTINUED
Children Arriving at School
Parents are reminded that students are asked to time their arrival at school so as not to arrive before 8.30am as
supervision before this time cannot be guaranteed. We also ask that students make their way home promptly after
school to ensure they do not spend extended time unsupervised in between being dismissed and arriving home.
Any children arriving before 8.30am are required to wait in the area outside the library until 8.30am when teachers
will allow access to classrooms to prepare for the day. Sports and playground equipment is not permitted to be
used before and after school.
Collecting Students from School
Parents collecting students from school during instruction hours for any reason are asked to first visit the school
office so that a pass can be completed. In order to further ensure the safety of students we will be requesting some
form of identification before the pass is issued. This will allow us to ensure that appropriate adults are collecting
children from school. If parents require a friend or relative to collect any child on their behalf, a signed note to this
effect would be appreciated.
Your support and understanding in assisting us to ensure the safety and security of all students is appreciated.
Insurance
The Department of Education does not carry insurance for students or their possessions both at school and when
participating in educational activities away from the school site (camps involving an overnight stay are an exception).
It is the responsibility of parents or carers to ensure that their children are adequately covered by insurance for
accidents that are not caused through negligence on the part of an employee of the Department.
2014 Enrolments—All Kindergarten and Pre Primary Enrolment Applications
Children born between July 1 2009 and June 30 2010 are eligible to apply for Public School Kindergarten classes.
Children born between July 1 2008 and June 30 2009 are eligible to apply for Public School Pre Primary classes.
When making application for enrolment, please bring a copy of;
your child’s birth extract, certificate or passport;
proof of residential address (eg utility bill, lease agreement);
immunisation records, and
Family Court Orders (if applicable)
It is necessary for parents of children currently attending Kindergarten programs this year (2013) to apply at
the school for Pre Primary placement in 2014 if you wish your child to continue attending Settlers Primary
School. Students in Pre Primary in 2013 will automatically roll over into Year 1 in 2014 and beyond. If your
child will not be returning to Settlers Primary School in 2014, please notify the School Office.
It should be noted that an application does not confirm placement for any child – selection criteria may apply.
Application details will be used to assist the school in organising classes and placements for next year. Parents of
children who are offered placement at Settlers Primary School will be asked to complete formal enrolment details at
that time. Unsuccessful applicants will be offered a place in a school as close to their residential location as possible
or be referred to their local school in the case of Pre Primary and Year 1 students.
Applications close on Friday 26th July, 2013.
All applicants will be advised of their child’s placement during Term 3 this year. Enrolment applications can be made
through the school office between the hours of 9.30am to 2:30pm.
ASSEMBLY DATES –Term 2
Assembly dates for term 2. Assemblies are held on Friday mornings except for week 4.
Parents are welcome to attend the following assemblies.
Week 2
Junior assembly
by B2
Week 3
Senior assembly
by C7
Week 4
Junior assembly
by C1 NB. This is a Thursday assembly
Week 5
Senior assembly
by D7
Week 6
Junior assembly
by B4
Week 7
Senior assembly
by F2
Week 8
Junior Assembly
by C2
Week 9
Junior Assembly
by A5
Year 7 CANBERRA TRIP 2013
Just a reminder to parents of Year 7 students that there will be a meeting in D block this Thursday the
9th May 2013 regarding the Canberra/Sydney Experience. All parents of students attending the camp are
invited to come in and have all queries answered. The meeting will start promptly at 3:15pm. Hope to see
you there!
MOTHER’S DAY FUNDRAISER
For those families who may have missed out on placing an order for Mother’s Day gifts,
items are available for purchase from outside the conference room every day this week
before school from 8:30 to 8:50 and between 2:30 and 3pm. The cost is $10 for a decorative
Handmade soap in the shape of a cupcake, attractively gift wrapped in a clear plastic box.
SCHOOL NURSE
Immunisations for children born overseas
Did you know that many countries give different vaccines than Australia?
Your child may be up to date with their immunisations according to their country of birth, but NOT be up to
date by the Australian Childhood Immunisation Schedule.
Maintaining a high level of immunisation within our community is a key element to ensuring that we have
very low incidence of vaccine preventable communicable diseases in Australia.
To find out if your child requires any additional vaccines please contact your local GP or make an
appointment on a Tuesday afternoon at Kwinana Community Health Centre by phoning 9419 2266.
MERIT CERTIFICATES
Junior Assembly– Friday 12th April 2013
A Block - Iain C, Jack T, Danni-Lee A, Johnathon K, Boston S, Sophie B, Summer B, Indianna T, Kai L,
Imogen K
B Block - Enrique O, Maya F, Lachlan B, Nicholas M, Sean G, Skye N, Freya E,
C Block - Gemma M, Haiden K, Orlando D, Macy P, Ashley T, Alisha P, Chanelle P, Ayisha T.
E Block - Jaxon P, Matthew E, Jye H, Jazlyn H, Kyal M, Aires W, Bonnie L, Alexia B, Tayen D, Carmine
P.
LIBRARY– E3, A4, E1, C3
SCIENCE - E4
NEXT JUNIOR ASSEMBLY - Friday 17th May 2013 - B2, Year 2, Mrs Reynolds
NEXT SENIOR ASSEMBLY - Friday 24th May 2013 - C7, Year 4, Miss Graham
COMMUNITY NEWS
TAKE HOME A BIG BROTHER
OR BIG SISTER
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programs. Our international students from
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Denmark, Finland, and Spain will live as a
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with their own spending money and
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Visit us at www.scce.com.au, email
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friendship!