Term 1 2017
NEWSLETTER - Week 8
17 Kaloorup Road • Vasse WA 6280
08 9755 4122
[email protected]
www.vasseps.wa.edu.au
Vasse P&C Easter Raffle 2017 is on again
Dates to Remember
WEEK 8
Vasse Primary School
P&C Association
2017 Easter Raffle
Hello everyone and welcome to the Easter raffle for 2017.
Tickets are 50 cents each or $5 per book. There are 10
tickets for sale per book. The lucky Winners will be
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drawn and notified by phone on Monday 3 April.
Please return all tickets to the box in the Admin
by Friday 31st March.
A special prize is on offer for the student who sells the
most number of ticket books again this year.
To be eligible for the prize, please ensure your child’s
name and room number are clearly recorded on the front of
the ticket book. All sold ticket books must be
returned to the office by the due date of 31st March to
be eligible to win the prize. More ticket books can be
collected from the Admin office.
Thank you for your assistance & good luck.
Monday 20 Mar
Year 6 Camp
No Assembly
Canteen Today
Uniform Shop open 8am - 10:30am
Newsletter
Tuesday 21 Mar
Harmony Day
Wednesday 22 Mar
“Matilda” Excursion
Canteen Today
Uniform Shop open 8am - 10:30am
Friday 24 Mar
Canteen Today
WEEK 9
Monday 27 Mar
Class Assembly Rm 8 and Rm 13
Canteen Today
Uniform Shop open 8am - 10:30am
Wednesday 29 Mar
Canteen Today
Uniform Shop open 8am - 10:30am
Friday 31 Mar
Summer Carnival
Senior School Disco
Saturday 1st & 2nd Apr
P&C Association
Vasse Primary School
Relay for Life
WEEK 10
Monday 3 Apr
Student Councillor Assembly
Canteen Today
Uniform Shop open 8am - 10:30am
Newsletter
Wednesday 5 Apr
Canteen Today
Uniform Shop open 8am - 10:30am
P & C Meeting - Everyone Welcome!
Lego Club Heritage Room
Tuesday lunchtime
‘Preparing for the future’
Sphero Club Heritage Room
Wednesday lunchtime
Friday 7 Apr
Uniform Shop open 8am - 10:30am
Mr K Home Reader Challenge Sausage Sizzle
Last day of Term 1.
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From the Principal’s Desk
YEAR 6 CAMP
This week we wave our Year 6 students and staff off on their camp to Perth. They have an action packed week ahead and I’m sure many stories
to share on their return. We wish them all the best and thank the staff for giving up their week to provide these opportunities for our students.
Staff Change
Last Friday we farewelled Ms Brown as she prepares to have her first baby.
We welcome Mrs Brigitta Pollard who will be replacing her as the Dance/Drama teacher.
Mutual Exchange
You may have heard your child come home and mention “mutual exchange”. Mutual exchange is the process of swapping one item for another
of the same value agreed to by the two parties. An example of this is when a student doesn’t have a hat at recess or lunch time. They will
come down to the office and swap their pencil case or school bag for a hat. At the conclusion of recess/lunch they bring the hat back, in return
receiving their pencil case or whatever it may be back. Some teachers are using this in class with students that don’t have a ruler for example.
This process is very successful in that there is a mutual agreement with both parties receiving what they wish for. I have commenced using this
process with parents who have outstanding financial accounts and have demonstrated genuine financial hardship. As a part of their mutual
exchange they have performed tasks in the school such as canteen duty or lost property sorting. If you would like to know more or discuss this
with me please call the front office to arrange for a meeting.
Attendance at school
Last week some of you may have received a letter stating your child’s attendance had fallen below 90%. This figure is set by the Department of
Education and below 90% is deemed as unacceptable. The intention of the letters was to inform you of where your child was at.
Harmony Day Tuesday 21st March
This year we will be celebrating Harmony Day as a whole school. Students are encouraged to wear orange (Harmony Day colour)
or traditional dress. I believe it’s so important in this day and age that the students gain an understanding of living harmoniously,
are racially tolerant and have an appreciation of differences throughout our community. The students will all assemble in the
undercovered area at 12.30pm where they will participate in a dance taught to them by Mrs Pollard.
Nits
Like most schools across Australia, our school has nits. Some years your child may experience no nits and other years they become a real
problem. The bad news is, there is no quick or real solution. That is not to say we will not do anything about them. Nit Week held every term in
Week 5 is a reminder for parents to check their child’s hair. Having children of my own I know it is frustrating when you treat your child’s hair
for a week only for them to have them set up home in their hair the next day!
Our procedures in line with Education Department Act are;
* If a child has live nits in their hair when they are inspected then they are sent home. They cannot return until hair has been treated and live
nits removed.
* A letter is then sent home to the whole class stating nits were found in the class please check your child’s hair.
* On rare occasions, a child that consistently has nits and is obviously not being treated at home will be treated by an administrator at school
as we do not want to have them missing out on more schooling.
Below I have included a fact sheet provided by the health department which includes all relevant information about head lice. Please come
and see me if you have any comments or suggestions.
http://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I/Head-lice
Uniforms
There has definitely been a change in the weather over the last week or so. The mornings do seem a bit fresher. I am aware that the uniform
shop has over 100 of the new style jackets on backorder. The uniform company has assured me that these items and many more are on their
way and should be available very soon. In the interim if your child is waiting for a jacket, they have permission to wear a jumper/jacket from
home or come down to the front office and try on a discontinued jumper until the new stock arrives. I have been delighted by the uptake of the
new uniforms and I must say the students look very smart in them.
School connectedness
The following is an excerpt from a document produced by Kids Matter in relation to connecting at school....Being connected at school is not
about having mobile phones and computers. It’s about knowing you can get support, that you will be listened to, and that you can work
together with school staff to help your child learn and develop. Working together to care for children is the best way for schools and parents
and carers to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. When schools and parents and carers work together, children find it easier to
understand what is expected from them and are better able to manage. They have fewer behaviour problems and do better at school. When
parents and carers are connected to school it helps them get support when they need it. Support may come from talking with teachers or
other school staff, or from making connections with other parents and carers. Schools help families to connect through having lots of different
activities that parents and carers can get involved in.
At Vasse Primary School we encourage parental involvement and participation at all times.
Regards,
Sinan Kerimofski
Principal
‘Preparing for the future’
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Positive Behaviours
WEEK 8
BE RESPONSIBLE
Follow the rules for the play
area staying in boundaries
1St
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
BE RESPECTFUL
BE RESPONSIBLE
Be nut aware and
don’t share food
Use good
manners like
please, thank
you and
excuse me.
Merit Certificate Recipients
Chaplain’s Chat
Monday 13th Mar
The Importance Of Cuddling Your Children
Most parents love snuggling with their
babies but they feel like at a certain age kids
may be too old for “cuddle time”.
This is not the case! Hugging is SO beneficial
for not just kids, but humans in general.
Several research studies seem to confirm that cuddling your children is not
only pleasurable for both of you, but can result in happier, healthier, more
curious kids with bigger brains!
What are the top benefits of cuddling?
• Bigger brain size & smarter kids
• It’s fun for you & your child
• It makes kids comfortable with receiving and showing affection toward
others
• It increases good chemicals in the brain which in turn lower stress,
promote healing, lower blood pressure and make us feel happy
• It’s a way to communicate love and affection without words
• It can be good exercise, rocking, carrying and holding your kids
• It promotes bonding, saying to your child “I’ll always be here for you”
• Kids and parents alike NEED it
Year 1 Rm 21
Rm 22
Rm 25
Benji W
Mason D
Oliver C
Jessica Mc
Year 2
Rm 5
Rm 26
Rm 27 Charli B
Taj B
Miriam W
Imogen B
Year 3
Rm 13
Kelis W
Year 4
Rm 8
Rm 9
Rm 11
Rm 23
Rm 24
Bradley M
Jayden E
Kiera M
Toby M
Sally B
Alfie F
Cooper A
An excerpt from http://day2dayparenting.com/the-importance-of-cuddling-your-children/
Peace and joy, Rae
[email protected]
VPS Choir performance
Year 5
Rm 1
Rm 2
Jake C
Bryanna K
Year 6
Rm 3
Rm 4
Xavier W
Evan K
Battery Recycling at Vasse
We are now collecting old
batteries so they can be
disposed of responsibly.
A big thank you to Leeanne
Walker for organising and
decorating our cute battery
collection box.
‘Preparing for the future’
It was so great to meet new choir parents
on Saturday night at the Busselton Brass
Band’s concert.
The choir sang beautifully and looked
fabulous in their bright choir uniforms.
(And the Head of Music at UWA told me
our choir sounded fantastic!)
Thank you so much to all the parents who
brought their children to participate in
that event. A special thank you to those
who brought a supper contribution, and
a special mention to Lola who helped the
organisers pack the furniture away!
I really appreciate the support of all of you
- I was very proud of all the children.
Karen Bigwood.
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How to Pay Voluntary Contributions & Charges
P & C News
Your child’s Voluntary Contributions and Charges can be paid at
the Administration office.
Cash, Cheque, EFTPOS and online payments accepted.
Acct Name: Vasse Primary School
BSB: 016-580 Acct# 3409 14888
Reference: Family Name
Next P&C Meeting:
Wednesday 5th April @ 7pm - VPS Staff Room.
Everyone Welcome.
VPS P&C Committee:
President - Vikki Plackett
Vice President - Annie Pascoe
Treasurer - Tanya Guthrie
School Board P&C rep – Andrea Triffitt
School Finance committee P&C rep Tanya Guthrie
Class Liaison Officer Coordinator – Narelle Harris
Secretary - Julie Van der Ende
Uniform Shop
Special Assembly April 3rd
Open Monday and Wednesday only.
8:00 - 10:30am
Order forms are available from the Uniform Shop and
Admin office. New orders can be placed in P&C box in the office.
Cash or EFTPOS payments only.
For more information, please call Caroline 0418 954 678.
Dear Parents and community members,
We are having a special assembly for Rhonda
Davies, who is no longer teaching at Vasse after
over 30 years of service. It will be the usual
Student Councillor assembly on Monday morning
of week 10, the 3rd of April at 8.50am.
Everyone is most welcome to attend and please
spread the word to anyone you may know who
would also be able to come. It would be fantastic
to have lots of people there to acknowledge
Rhonda’s service and fantastic contributions to
our school.
Ask your child about Mrs Davies’ song too – you
could join in with the chorus on the day!
Karen Bigwood.
Voluntary Contributions
Charges
$60 per child
Excursions
Chaplaincy $10 per family
Incursions
P&C Donation $10 per family
Hats required
Hats are worn during months that have the letter ‘R’ in them, based on
the Cancer Council guidelines. It is now compulsory for all students to
wear a hat when playing on the oval dyring recess and lunch.
Music recycling old store cards, loyalty cards
If you have any old cards (iTunes, bank, etc) you no longer need,
the Music room will cut up and repurpose them into ukulele/guitar
plectrums. Thanks so much,
Karen Bigwood
Support a Reader Program - Volunteers needed
Lost Property
Vasse Primary School
young readers need you.
Please call 9755 4122
for more information.
‘Preparing for the future’
We have a number of keys that have been handed
in to Admin. If you have lost any keys please pop
in to see if they have been handed in.
Two new style VPS jumpers with “HALLIGANG”
Embroidered under logo on front are still missing.
Please return to Admin.
Room 13 students will return all labelled
“lost property”. Please take a look in the
LOST PROPERTY tubs outside Room 13 on the
verandah. Please encourage your child to put all
clothes back into their school bags.
Thank you for being responsible.
Mrs. Kerry O’Hehir and Room 13 Students
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Community News
Crazy Hat competition
for
Relay for life 2017
The winning hats will be worn by the staff team at the
opening and closing ceremony on the 1st and 2nd April
Criteria for this Year’s Crazy Hat
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It must be black and white.
It must be able to stay on our head.
It must not be more than 30cm tall.
Hats must be completed by Friday the
31st March.
There will be a Crazy Hat parade in the Quad area
at recess on Friday the 31st March.
A winning hat will be chosen from each year
level.
You are all welcome to come down to
Churchill Park on the 1st and 2nd April to see us
wearing the winning hats.
Thank you for supporting our school staff team ‘Vasse United’.
Regards
Ms Pritchard
‘Preparing for the future’
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Community Notices
Affordable Advertising Space Available Here
Kiddo’s Catering in the Southwest
My goal is simple: To create wonderful memories for our children, of
happy times, and delicious fun food. For Mum’s and Dad’s to have
the time to be able to participate and interact with their guests, to not
be stuck in the hot kitchen but enjoying and celebrating their child’s
special day!
Our VPS newsletter is published fortnightly during
each school term. We have a limited number of
advertising space available. If you would like to
advertise the cost is $25 per Ad.
Full Payment is required before publication and
the artwork content submission deadline is the
Wednesday prior to publication.
Not-for-Profit Community Events can advertise for
free.
To have a look at my delicious menu, please email Leah for the latest
offerings.
Please email queries and artwork to Steph Argyle
[email protected].
All of the items and ingredients listed are fresh, locally sourced
and made with love within 24 hrs of your child’s occasion. They are
preservative free and definitely not from the frozen section in the
supermarket!
Birthday Parties and Playgroup Functions.
For more information call Leah Doncon 0408 324 888
[email protected]
Please direct any queries about advertising in the
VPS Newsletter to the lovely ladies in the Admin
Office 08 9755 4122
Vasse Hall Bus Turnaround
Please
do
not
park
either
side
of
the
“STOP Sign ahead” as this is where the Bus turns
around to continue on its route.
Music Support Group
Fete
FIRST AID COURSE
Available to all Vasse Primary School Community.
If you are interested in attending a 1 day First Aid course
(Usually a 2 day course) on Saturday May 27th 2017
9am - 2pm. Cost $90 per person.
Saturday 1st April 2017
At
Mitchelle Park
8am-12pm
Band Performances
Raffle and Game Station
Second hand books
Cake stall
The Grill
White Elephant Stall
For more information, please email
[email protected]
‘Preparing for the future’
Come along for the fun and let us
entertain you!
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Community News
Wanderers Junior Football club is in their second year of their successful new
Auskick centre at Lou Western oval. We would like to extend an invitation for
new players and parents to come and join. If you need further information in
regards to time and registration you can look at our new website at
www.wanderersjfc.com.au. There are registration links and more info on our
clubs times for this years sessions. For any further registration details you can
contact Darren McAullay at [email protected]
Wanderers are also recruiting for new/existing players to join our junior teams
for the 2017 season.
We have opportunities for all primary school ages from year 3 to year 6.
If you haven’t played football before that’s fine we have some very
experienced coaches to help guide you through a fun and exciting experience
at our family friendly club.
We are a long term local junior football club with over 50 year’s fantastic
history in the City of Busselton. We pride ourselves on being a family friendly,
welcoming approachable club.
We promote our core values of building character, providing mateship and
further developing our players to have respect for others and to help develop
our community by being leaders in our club.
Football is a fantastic way to keep fit, develop lifelong friendships and keep
active while learning and valuing the importance of what it really means to be
a part of a committed team and club
Regards
Matthew Weldon
President
Wanderers JFC
Mobile 0418 680 591
‘Preparing for the future’
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