No 5
4 April 2017
53 Baningan Avenue, Success WA 6164 Absentee SMS: 0437 283 635
Ph: 9417 4097 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.jandakotps.wa.edu.au
Message from the Principal
PARENT INTERVIEWS: EARLY CLOSE TOMORROW
Keeping parents up to date with their children's development is a major priority for our school. I am
looking forward to seeing many parents around the school tomorrow as positive communication takes
place between parents and teachers. Students will be dismissed at 11.45am for interviews to take place.
GREAT TO SEE STUDENTS TAKING UP THE CHALLENGE TO PUSH THEMSELVES
It was heartening to see nine students take part in the Year 6 Science
Challenge set by Mrs Neal (Science Teacher). Seeing self motivated and self
disciplined students CHOOSING to extend their learning is very gratifying.
Well done students and thanks Mrs Neal for setting the challenge. Different
Science Challenges are coming for other year levels over the course of the year.
SCIENCE AT SCHOOL EVENT: PRE PRIMARY TO YEAR 3 STUDENTS
The WA Science Understandings curriculum is organised into four sub strands (Biological, Chemical,
Earth and Space, and Physical Sciences). At Jandakot, we coordinate these strands into term blocks even
though parts of them may be taught in every term. The strands become the emphasis for Mrs Neal in
the science room as well as in class science programs. Our students take part in at least two hours of
science each week.
To round off our Term 1 focus on Biological Sciences, Mrs Wood has organised an At School Event for the
Pre Primary to Year 3 classes at the beginning of next term. The West Oz Wildlife Show will bring a
number of Australian native animals to the science room for students to visit and interact with. While
there is a cost involved for students to take part, I am hopeful that ALL children can attend to bring their
classroom learning into real life. The Parent Information and Consent Form was sent home last week,
and is also on the school website under the Notes Home page.
Year 4 - 6 students will study Biological Sciences in Term 4 and the At School Event will be organised for
them at that time.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday after a very busy and productive term. I look forward to many
more learning opportunities for students to grow and develop even further in Term 2. Remember our
focus is always for everyone to PUSH THEMSELVES to DO THEIR BEST.
Ian Hastings - Principal
Coming Up
5 April
Early Close for Parent
Interviews 11.45am
6 April
Assembly - Room 6
7 April
Last day of Term 1 for students
(Anzac Ceremony, Family Picnic and Easter Raffle)
26 April
First day of Term 2 for students
INCLUDED WITH TODAY’S NEWSLETTER

Basketball Holiday Camp Flyer
School Bank Details: BSB: 016 268 Account: 3408 18933 Please reference child’s name, Room and item being paid.
Jandakot Primary School
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JANDAKOT WINS THE ‘B’ DIVISION SUMMER CARNIVAL!
CONGRATULATIONS to all our Year 5 and 6 competitors who took part last Friday in the
Summer Carnival at Lakelands Senior High School. An outstanding result with three sports
- BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL and CRICKET - finishing SECOND overall and TEEBALL being the
OVERALL WINNERS for the second year running.
Firstly, I would like to commend our students on their outstanding sportsmanship,
participation and effort, representing Jandakot PS proudly. Secondly, I would like to thank
all the teachers and parents (Tammy Pratt, Mel and Matt Walker, Ken Rankin, Wayne
Price, Hayley King and Kristy McKay) who have assisted in the preparation and coaching of
these teams – with your support our school and children SHINE!
CONGRATULATIONS again on the OVERALL WIN, JANDAKOT PRIMARY!!!
The following students received Certificates at the assembly held on 23 March:
HONOUR CERTIFICATES
Evana Samuel
Harry Walker
Fiona Maue
Makayla Paterson
Nicholas Brown
Bethany Hibbert
Lachlan Hill
Maddison Beath
Will O’Grady
Zavier Sumich
Jayden Polinelli
Kane Mills
Kayleigh Haftka
Tayla Walker
Connor Knott
Owen De Jesus
Jye Boland
Zihao Liu
VALUES CERTIFICATES
Amyr Nahim
Natasha David
Grace Ricetti
Ahmad Elmizari
Ryleigh Flanegan
Kayleigh Rocha
Shaye Bradfield
Yan Lin
Alexia Witt
Isabella Walker
James Angeles
Ruby Snelgar
Hannah Yarran
Sophia Tandiono
Miller Roberts
Sophie Kirk
Zoe Bloomfield
Brooke Tuckerman
ASSEMBLY
ROOM 9
NOTICE BOARD
Jandakot Primary School
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EARLY CLOSE
Wednesday 5 April
STAFF RECOGNITION
NOMINATION FORMS
A reminder that this form is
available on the website and
presentation of certificates will be
made by our Board members at
fortnightly assemblies.
Do you wish to be
emailed a reminder to
check out the latest
newsletter on our JPS
website? If so please
contact
Jandakot.PS@
education.wa.edu.au
Students finish at 11.45am
Chaplain’s Corner
LAST
DAY OF
TERM
PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS
REMINDER
TOMORROW
Online bookings have now closed.
Please see your child’s teacher if you
wish to make an appointment.
CROSS COUNTRY TRAINING
FOR ANY YEAR 3 – 6
CHILDREN STARTING SOON!
As most of us are aware next term we run
a cross country carnival for the whole
school. All our Pre-primary to Year 6
children will be involved. Mrs Cowan is
offering extra training for ANY of our Year
3 – 6 children for this event. Training will
be on TUESDAY AND THURSDAY mornings
at 8.00am (rain or shine).
Training will commence in WEEK 2 on 2
MAY. If you are interested in participating,
Mrs Cowan looks forward to seeing you at
the first session next term.
Just like that we are at the end of Term 1!
I thought I would take this time to give a
little reminder about the chaplain visit
request slips that are found in the office.
Thank you to everyone who uses this when
they want to have an appointment with
me.
Please remember that if you are coming to
talk about friendships, it is important to
have followed the school procedures first.
For example, have you used the blue hand
strategy?
Have you spoken to your
teacher or the duty teacher? In most
cases, following these steps will be
effective and you’ll resolve the conflict
without assistance from myself.
Have a safe and happy holidays and I look
forward to seeing you all next term.
Toni-Lee Bellaart
First Aid Focus - Rooms 9 and 10 were fortunate to have a visit
from St John’s Ambulance on Tuesday 28 March. Claire Hajje showed
the classes how to respond in an emergency situation
where they see a patient that requires assistance. The
presentation was interesting and informative. The
children now feel confident in how to help if needed.
Friday
7 April
12.30pm
ANZAC
Ceremony
12.50-1.30pm
Family
Picnic Day
1.30pm
Easter Raffle
Draw
Parents and
family welcome
to attend all
events.
Year 5 and 6 Swimming Lessons
Congratulations to all of our Year 5 and 6 students who completed two weeks of swimming lessons
at Coogee Beach this Term. The students enjoyed a great stretch of fine weather in order to improve
their swimming technique and awareness of beach conditions.
Jandakot Primary School
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P&C News
Community News
EASTER RAFFLE - Easter Raffle ticket
purchase forms were sent home yesterday. A
copy is available on the website if you need
another one. We are still gratefully accepting
any donations of Easter items which we can
include in the raffle please. Any donations of
Easter eggs, Easter craft items, Easter toys etc
are very much appreciated and can be left in
the uniform shop/conference room.
CLASSROOM CASH - Thanks to all the
parents who took home newspapers to cut out
the coupons. These sorts of tasks are so much
easier when lots of people each do a little bit.
Thanks to all the efforts we will have lots of
entries in the draw!
CirQuest Circus School offers circus
classes for kids aged 5-12 years old
on Tuesdays at Cockburn Youth
Centre in term 2. Classes include
acrobatics, trapeze, aerial silks,
stilt walking, unicycle, juggling,
hula hoops and much more. Term
2 classes commence on May 2 and
bookings are open now.
CirQuest Circus School is registered
with the Kidsport grant program,
so eligible families can apply for a
grant to assist with the cost of
fees. To find out more, or to make
a
booking,
go
to
www.cirquest.com.au. If you have
a question about the classes,
please phone Isobel or Amanda on
0408 626 941.
Success Dental Therapy Centre School Holidays and Public Holidays
We would like to inform parents and carers of the emergency contacts
during the next few weeks of the school holiday break.
On 10 and 11 April, then 24 April, the South Coogee Dental Therapy
Centre will be available for emergencies on 9437 4826.
On 12 and 13 April, the Orelia Dental Therapy Centre will be available
for emergencies on 9419 1468.
From 14 to 18 April inclusive, then 25 April, the emergency contact is
9325 3452 - these are public holidays.
We will be at Success DTC on Wednesday 19 April to 21 April during
normal working hours on 9499 1938.
Normal working hours for Term 2 commence on Wednesday 26 April.
Clare and Hillary wish all the students and their families a safe and
Happy Easter and holiday break.
Other activities include: Holiday Play Sessions, 12 & 19 April 910.30am, $7 per family; Creating Mandalas 6 April 11.00am-12
noon ($10 per person, crèche available $5 per child). For more
information visit us on Facebook or our website
www.yangebupfamilycentre.org or phone, email or come in
and see us - 9417 9995, [email protected].