24 March 2016

Newsletter Articles

Principal’s Message

As professional educators, our responsibilities have always extended beyond maximising the academic outcomes of our students. There is a strong human side to teaching that values relationships, engagement, support and respect.

In striving to create a culture in which every student experiences a sense of belonging to the school community Butler Primary School has been identifying and implementing a variety of strategies to engage with parents and our broader community. Feedback from our parent teacher interviews was very positive with both parents and teachers saying the opportunity to meet face to face is the best way to engage with each other.

Mrs Julie Woodhouse
Principal

Kindy 2017 Applications Now Open

Families are reminded if they have a child who is eligible to attend Kindergarten in 2017, they must submit an application to the school by 31st July, 2016.

When submitting your applications we are required to sight your child’s birth certificate, immunisation details, proof of residence in Butler and any visa’s the child may have.

Room 1 – Historians!

This term during our History lessons we have been learning about the importance of family. The students from Room 1 have made ‘My Family Boxes’ that reflect their family. They have drawn pictures of their family members and the things they love to do with them. Students have thoroughly enjoyed sharing and talking about their families with the other students.

Miss Connor

Room 2 – Maths Fun.

In Room 2 we have been skip counting by twos and fives. We have used counters, blocks, number lines, puzzles and pictures to help us learn. We have also made a ‘skip counting by five’ display to help us remember what we have learned. We made a print of our hands using paint, added the number and put our hands in the correct order.

Mrs Gaston

Room 3 – Noun Hunt

The students in Room 3 have been learning about nouns and adjectives in their literacy lessons. To help us make a list of nouns, we went on a ‘noun hunt’ in the school to find examples of people, places or things. We recorded the nouns on our mini whiteboards. Some of the nouns we saw along the way included a bird, a tree, the library and we even spotted Mrs Smith from the office! Back in the classroom, we thought of some adjectives to describe the nouns we saw. We had a wonderful time!

Mrs Dodge and Miss Marshall

Room 4 - Exploring Geography

In Geography we have been learning about the natural, managed and constructed features of places and how the features provide evidence of change. This week we have been focusing on the natural environment. Room 4 went on a nature walk where we explored and identified natural features around the school. The students then sketched the natural features of the oval. Fantastic work Room Four!

Ms Turner

Room 4 Students enjoying sketching on the Oval

Butler Primary School ANZAC Service

The BPS ANZAC Service will be held on Thursday, the 7th of April (Week 10) in the under covered area, starting at 9:30am. We will have two special guest speakers at our service and parents are welcome to attend. It is anticipated that the service will run for approximately 40 minutes.

ANZAC Memories Form

If children have any family links to current or ex-service men or women, they are encouraged to complete an ‘ANZAC Memories’ form and return it to school by Monday the 4th of April. The aim of this activity is to highlight the connections and contributions that the students’ relatives have made. The completed forms will be displayed on boards for public viewing near the under-covered area on the day of our ANZAC service.

Forms will be handed out in class to students who require them, or you can click on the attached document.

Mr Mark Williams

Visual Art Room News

To all the parents, grandparents and friends who gave up their time to visit our Art Galleries, thank you for viewing the students’ work and for all your kind comments. Thank you, also, to our magnificent servers who did a great job serving our guests.

Your attendance made our gallery evenings a huge success.

Mrs Rowlinson and Mrs Cox

Harmony Week Cooking

D6 Year 3 made Vietnamese spring rolls and learned some Vietnamese words and numbers.

Mrs Murray

From the Library

Next week, Week 9, is the last week of borrowing for this term. All library books must be returned to your child’s teacher by the last Wednesday of term at the latest.

Scholastic Book Club orders for Issue 2/2016 that were returned to the Library, have been processed and should be delivered to the school next week. As always, orders will be delivered to your child’s classroom as soon as possible.

Mrs Pengelly

Asthma Friendly Schools Program

With winter fast approaching, it is important if you have Asthma that you are taking your Asthma medication regularly and correctly. It is also important to know your symptoms and what triggers your Asthma.

If your child has Asthma please ensure they have an Asthma Management Plan which you can obtain from the school office.

What are the main symptoms of Asthma?

• Wheezing-a high pitched raspy sound on breathing.
• Coughing
• Shortness of breath
• Tightness of the chest

These symptoms vary from person to person, while some may only have a cough or wheeze. Symptoms can also vary considerably in intensity.

What triggers Asthma symptoms?

Once someone has asthma, symptoms are set off or made worse by "triggers". These can include:

• colds and flu
• cigarette smoke
• exercise
• inhaled allergens - e.g. pollens, moulds, animal dander and saliva and house dust mite
• changes in temperature and weather
• chemicals and strong smells
• some foods and food preservatives, flavourings and colourings

Having an Asthma Action Plan

An Asthma Action Plan helps you to recognise when asthma is getting worse and tells you what to do when this happens. The plan may need to be changed from time to time if you or your child's asthma changes. Please see your doctor for further information.

Parent/Guardian and Emergency Contact Details – Are Yours up to Date?

Do we have your correct contact details including:
(if applicable)

• current mobile phone number
• home number
• work phone number
• home address
• email address

Are the emergency contacts for your children up to date?

In case of an emergency it is very important that the school has everyone’s current and correct contact details.

If you are unsure and would like to check or if your details require updating please call the school on 9562 1804 or email butler.ps@education.wa.edu.au .

Cyber Smarts-Using social media wisely

The Department of Education would like to encourage you to read the attached information about using social media wisely.

National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy

Year 3 and Year 5 students will participate in National Literacy and Numeracy Testing in May (Week 3, Term 2) and the specific dates are in the NAPLAN INFORMATION FOR PARENTS link. All students throughout Australia are expected to participate in the testing. They will be assessed in language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation), writing, reading and numeracy. Your child’s NAPLAN report will be issued through your school at a later date.

Although we encourage all students to participate in the testing, parents have the right to withdraw their child. If you wish to withdraw your child from the tests, you will need to sign a parent/carer withdrawal consent form before 2.4.2016. Please contact Deputy Principal, Deb Hamblin on 95621804 for further information. Parents can also access the NAPLAN website:

Three Year Old Pre-Kindy Playgroup Registration

Mrs Alison Johnston and Mrs Lisa Wilson will be running the Three Year Old playgroup beginning in Term 2.

The playgroup will commence in Week 2 of Term 2 and run on each Tuesday for 6 weeks of each term. Mrs Alison Johnston and Mrs Lisa Wilson, both experienced and well loved early childhood teachers, will run the program, taking turns on alternate weeks. Both teachers are giving up their own time to run the sessions, in an unpaid capacity.

Parents will stay with their child from 9.30-11.30 each Tuesday. A fee of $ 60.00 per term is payable at the school front office and must be paid before the commencement of the playgroup each term. Part of this fee goes towards being registered in Playgroup WA and covers insurance.

Parents are required to complete a registration form at the front office, and they will receive play group guidelines. To be eligible to attend the playgroup, children need to be turning three before June 30 this year. Siblings are not allowed to attend unless they are babies who are not yet crawling. It is advisable for potential parents to secure their child’s position, with payment, as soon as possible as places are limited.

School Siren Times for 2016

The School Advisory Board has endorsed the following siren changes for 2016. Please note the earlier school start and finish time.

Attendance - Everyday Counts

For students to succeed in academic achievement, attendance at school is of paramount importance. Our motto for attendance is ‘Everyday Counts’. Once a child is enrolled in school, it is a legal requirement for them to attend. It is also a legal requirement for schools to record any form of absence.

If your child is unable to attend school for any reason, please contact the school at your earliest possible convenience. If you are withdrawing your child from school for a holiday, you must put your intentions in writing addressed to the principal.

Parent Parking

To ease congestion and with mornings warming up, it is great to see that more families are walking their children to and from school or parking in the community centre car park and walking their children from there.

Parents are reminded that parking is not permitted on grassed kerbside areas around the Pre-primary car park and along Tollesbury Avenue as well as the bricked median strip in Cambourne Parkway. At times, parking fines and warnings have been issued by rangers. Please download the map below for parent parking information.

Canteen Corner

Please find attached the new winter menu. The Summer Menu is no longer available.

The canteen does do lunches for KINDY student’s everyday as well. Order online or through the

Also a reminder to parents using the online ordering to update your child’s classroom.

BUTLER OUT OF HOURS SCHOOL CARE

Butler’s YMCA provides affordable care before and after school every Monday to Friday.

Chaplain’s Corner

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are well and enjoying Term 1, which is almost at an end.

As I am writing to you, we are celebrating “Harmony Week”.

‘Harmony Day’ is celebrated on the 21st March. This is a valuable opportunity for us all to think about the meaning of ‘Harmony Day’ and the message it embraces. Inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. A day for all Australians to embrace cultural diversity and share the things we have in common. At school we have had a busy week enjoying different activities, competitions and a Free Dress Day.

This year’s Harmony Week theme is “Our Diversity Is Our Strength”.

Next week we will be celebrating EASTER. A time of reflection, a time to gather together with loved ones, and a time of hope.

Easter is a Christian celebration. Easter is a moveable feast, always celebrated on the Sunday immediately following the Paschal Full Moon. On Easter Sunday Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. The death of Jesus Christ by crucifixion is commemorated on Good Friday.

The history of the Hot Cross Bun dates back to pre-Medieval times. Marked crosses on baked goods was a visible sign that the bread was blessed. Hot Cross Buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday for breakfast.

May you all have a restful and peaceful Easter break.

Kind regards,
Mrs Hunter

P&C News

Fundraising Update

Thank you for your ongoing support, we have raised $261.50 for the cake bake sale and $1410 for the Easter Raffle.

Entertainment Book Fundraiser.

We're very excited to be fundraising with Entertainment™ this year. Order your NEW 2016 | 2017 Entertainment™ Books and Entertainment™ Digital Memberships from us today, and 20% of the proceeds contribute towards our School!

Order your new Entertainment™ Book or Entertainment™ Digital Membership before 4 May 2016 and you will receive up to $230 worth of additional offers that you can use right away! NEW this year, when you purchase a Perth Entertainment™ Membership, you will now have access to more than 30 of the best restaurants, attractions and accommodation that Bali has to offer! Available as a traditional Entertainment Book - or - Digital Membership on your smartphone, your Membership gives you over $20,000 worth of valuable offers valid through to 1 June 2017!

Order via https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/87684a
Next P&C meeting Wednesday May 4th 6.30pm in the staffroom

Many thanks
Andrea Brennan
P&C President

Community Events

Multicultural Girls Leadership ad AFL Program

At the Edmund Rice Centre we run a Leadership and AFL program for young girls and women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds on Friday afternoons at the Butler Community Centre. The program provides leadership training and uses AFL as a medium to provide life skills training and personal development. It also improves integration and enhances cross cultural understanding, as these girls are taking enthusiastically to Australia’s game. They are provided regular training and many weekend opportunities:

As you would be aware, young women from CaLD backgrounds are often not as active as their male siblings, often due to cultural and family issues, and this can lead to mental and physical health issues and isolation. Please see flyer for more information.

City of Wanneroo seeking participation in Age Friendly Community Forums

City of Wanneroo is holding upcoming Age Friendly Community Forums which be hosted at the start of April and will be for anyone over the age of 55 who lives in the City of Wanneroo and would like to participate and provide input into the City's first Age Friendly Strategy. Please see attached flyer.

ECU Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma – 15% Discount!

Asthma is the #1 chronic disease for children, is the leading cause of children's admission to emergency departments and lost days of school, affects 10% of West Australians, and at present there is no cure. The majority of asthma-related deaths are preventable, yet still 400 people in Australia die every year because of asthma.

The ECU Freeway Bike Hike will be held on Sunday 3 April. This unique opportunity gives all of Perth the opportunity to hit their pedals on the Freeway, with not a car in sight. There are different hikes to suit different skill, age and fitness levels, even a Trike Hike for under 12 year olds. The morning ride winds up at Elizabeth Quay and the best part is - proceeds assist the Asthma Foundation WA.

***Special discount for the Butler Primary School Community***

We have included below the link to register and your 15% discount code.
To register - https://register.freewaybikehike.com.au/
15% discount code – Butler15

Hillarys Yacht Club – Holiday Program

We have a Tackers Sailing program for the 7-12 year olds and Start Sailing for 12-17 year olds.

We also have the Junior Fishing Clinic where the students learn to cast a rod and go out on the Club Boats for 2 days of fishing and hopefully catch their dinner.

These programs give your students something a little different to experience.

HILLARYS YACHT CLUB JUNIOR FISHING CLINIC APRIL 2016

Age 9 – 16 $200
Tuesday 12th 9:00am to 12:00pm Learn how to rig a rod, casting practice and games, safety on the water and on boats
Wednesday 13th 7:00am to 1:00pm Boat Fishing, Sausage Sizzle
Thursday 14th 7:00am to 1:00pm Boat Fishing, Sausage Sizzle, Weigh in Competition Prizes

START SAILING PROGRAM APRIL 2016

Monday 11 to Friday 15 January 2016 (5 day course)
Monday 18 to Friday 22 January 2016 (5 day course)
8:30am – 12:30pm Age: 12 – 18 Cost $250

The Yachting Australia ‘Discover Sailing’ program is designed to progressively teach you how to sail dinghies, starting with the essential skills in the first course, ‘Start Sailing 1’ to more advanced skills and techniques which are gradually introduced in each of the five courses, leading to Better Racing.

The Yachting Australia Training Schemes are delivered by trained and registered instructors and hold a working with children check. On course completion students will receive their Yachting Western Australia Certificate and Log Book.

Contact Mel on phone 9246 2833
development@hillarysyachtclub.com.au
65 Northside Drive Hillarys
hillarysyachtclub.com.au

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