10 August 2016

Newsletter Articles

Principal - Give us a ‘High 5’

Often at this time of year, we see an increase in conflict and friendship issues between students. Sometimes they forget to think about what strategies they can use to resolve social and emotional issues.

One of the things that helps our students to maintain that sense of spirit, and enjoy calm and peaceful relationships is having a process to use in solving problems and dealing with conflict. ‘High 5’ is a strategy that students can use both at home and at school so that they don't have to just run on anger and emotion. They can use the clear thinking parts of their brain and apply the ‘High 5’ to respond at times when their “button is being pushed”.

There are five parts to the High 5 strategy:

1. Talk Friendly 2. Talk Firmly 3. Ignore 4. Walk Away 5. Report

It is important to remember that when students are feeling irritated or annoyed by something and they are aiming for an outcome they need to use a strong assertive voice. Using appropriate language and names, they can tell the person what it is that they are doing that is affecting them, and tell them to stop. Often, the other person is trying to get a reaction, so ignoring is important. It doesn't give them what they want, and helps us self-manage and not make the situation worse. The final step in reporting is important. The adults in our school can't help if we don't know what is going on, so it is important to follow up.

Please discuss it with your child, role play the firm and friendly assertive voice, and encourage your children to report where they need to!

This message leads into ‘taking responsibility for your own actions’. This ties in nicely with the High 5 as it provides a great avenue for self-managing and being responsible. I would like to think that we all have a value of honesty and taking responsibility is one component of honesty. We all make mistakes in life. It is important that we are honest with ourselves and others around us because it is in doing this that we truly learn and grow.

So, it is important that our students know that if someone is using the High 5 strategy because they are not happy with what is happening, the person being asked to stop has the responsibility to stop, listen and refrain from continuing the annoying or disrespectful behaviour. In this way we can ensure that all students feel safe and respected (two of our very important school values) every day.

Mrs Julie Woodhouse

2017 Kindy Applications

Free Dress Day- Friday 12 August

There will be a free dress day on Friday, 12 August and students are asked to bring a gold coin donation. The donation will go towards supporting the Johnson family who are former Butler Primary School parents. Mrs Johnson has recently become a quadriplegic and this is a way that our school community can support the Johnson family.

Science

Next week, in Week Five, Butler Primary School students and teachers will celebrate Science Week which is running concurrently with National Science Week. Parents will be invited to attend the rotational activities the teachers have organised for their classes to explore and participate in. In addition, Science facts will be announced, a lunch time Science Club is organised and the year groups will have an exciting Science and Technology competition running during Science Week.

The amazing ‘Biological Science’ is the topic this term. Students have engaged in observations and experiments to investigate the many features of plants and animals from Years 1-6.

Year 1 students have toured outside their classrooms to locate and record the various animals in the schoolyard. They have snails and worms to study in class and in their natural habitats.

Year 2 students are looking at lifecycles, in particular a close up study of mealworms and their transformation into a darkling beetle.

Year 3 students are moving into the complicated realm of classifying living things and identifying their needs for survival. They get to observe a combination of all the year groups’ animals and plants.

Year 4 students are immersed in the finer details of plant growth and reproduction by firstly studying the bean seed and how it will grow to a mature plant. This is followed by a detailed look at pollination and the development of fruit.

Year 5 students have the complex undertaking of considering the adaptations of plants and animals in the desert and have undertaken various experiments about the effects of water loss from leaves and how plants have adapted to accommodate this in Australia’s harsh environments.

Year 6 students have been investigating microorganisms this term, and are currently studying a common microorganism - yeast. Students have taken a close look at bread, and how yeast affects the rise of different types of bread. We have also been studying microscopes and the so-called ‘Father of Microbiology’, Anton van Leeuwenhoek. Here are some students from Room 9 closely observing a variety of common materials.

Year Ones looking at snails.

Year Twos with their very own mealworms.

Year Threes observing silk worms.

Year Fours with sprouted bean seeds.

Year Fives observing water loss from leaves.

Ms Jacky Carr
Science Teacher

July Holiday Champion Holiday Readers

Congratulations to the following students who successfully participated in the Holiday Reading Program over the July school break. Students were rewarded with an extra play and a certificate.

Merit Certificates

Term 3, Week 2 Merit Certificate recipients:

Term 3, Week 3 Merit Certificate recipients:

Assembly by D4

Room D4 presented their Assembly on Thursday, 28 July. They focused on three school values Friendliness, Inclusion and Respect. D4 acted out skits to show what each value means. What an exciting way to learn our school values!

Ms Irving

School Interm Swimming Program

Term 4 Interm swimming lessons for the students from Pre-Primary to Year 3 will commence on Monday, 24 October and conclude on Friday, 4 November.

Interm swimming lessons for the students from Year 4 to Year 6 will commence on Monday, 21 November and conclude on Friday, 2 December.

Swimming lessons will take place at Joondalup Arena. The school supports all students in learning to swim and we encourage all parents to take advantage of this opportunity to have their children taught by experienced instructors.The swimming program is an important part of our PE program and it is expected that students participate.

The cost of swimming is $60.00. Please note, there is also a daily spectator charge of $2.00, payable directly to the Arena, for any parents wishing to observe lessons. Letters went out to parents on Friday, 29 July and all letters and forms are now able to be downloaded via the link below. Please return the consent forms to the classroom teacher by Friday, 9 September. This is the date on which we confirm the number of seats we require with the bus company. It is therefore essential that we have final swimming numbers at this point in time. Payment is required at the same time as the return of consent forms and may be either by direct deposit (see details in parent letters below) or cash/ cheque placed in school payment boxes. Please inform the school if there are any issues with providing payment by this date.

School Uniforms

Butler Primary School students are to be commended for the pride that they display when wearing their Butler Primary School uniform. At times, students do need reminders about the need to comply with the school dress code and we appreciate our parents supporting the school in this matter.

Students in Western Australian schools are required to be clean and appropriately dressed for school activities. School dress requirements are tangible evidence of the standards expected of students. A school’s dress requirements play an important role in promoting a positive image of the school and creating a sense of identity among students. The benefits of dress requirements include: promoting safety of students through easier identification; keeping costs of clothing within reasonable limits for parents; and assisting students to learn the importance of appropriate presentation. Being suitably groomed is part of the process by which students learn to engage with employers and the community.

School uniforms are readily available at Lowes Clothing Store at Ocean Keys Shopping Centre.

The table below outlines the school uniform for requirements.

The table below displays points of clarification regarding the dress code.

School Uniform- Points of Clarification

• Children are expected to wear the school polo shirt (unless wearing a dress or graduation shirt).
• Children may wear NAVY shorts, skorts/, track pants or skirts. These items must be free from stripes, logos etc. Board shorts are not acceptable. Bike shorts and leg warmers are not acceptable.
• NAVY leggings or tights can be worn underneath navy blue shorts or skorts in Winter.
• If a skivvy is worn under the school shirt it should be navy.
• Plain navy blue scarves can be worn in Winter.
• Children are encouraged to wear a school tracksuit top/jacket or windcheater in cold weather. If a child wears an inappropriate jumper/jacket (e.g. pink, yellow, hoody) they will be asked to remove it. If it is cold weather, a school jumper/jacket will be provided on loan for the day. This will be available from the office.
• A navy blue wide brimmed or bucket hat is required as part of the school uniform. Caps, Beanies and visors are not acceptable as school hats.
• There is no Phys Ed uniform, but children are expected to have suitable footwear (sport shoes) and a hat. On the faction athletic carnival day, children will be asked to wear a shirt in their faction colour.

The Dress Code and Uniform Guidelines have been endorsed by the Butler Primary School Board and may be accessed on the link below:

20% off Schoolwear at Lowes – 1 day only.

Sale on Thursday 11 August only. Conditions apply.

From the Library

Issue 5/2016 Scholastic Bookclub order is closed. Orders will arrive next week and be delivered to your child. The LOOP order system is proving to be very convenient for parents. If you haven’t tried this method of ordering, please find all the relevant information on the following link:

Mrs Pengelly

Chaplain’s Corner

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are well and have settled in to the term nicely. We have a busy and exciting term ahead: Science Week, Book Week, Athletics Carnival and Year 6 Camp to name a few of the highlights.

One of our focus Values for the term is Freedom.

“You find freedom inside – nowhere else.
In the heart of every human being is
that one space which is free,
which is filled with Peace,
and which is full of Love.” – Prem Rawat

Butler’s Breakfast Club will be up and running again soon. Listen out for an announcement at school. This will be held on Fridays from 7.50am - 8.20am in PP8.

Have a fantastic fortnight!

Kind regards
Mrs Hunter

Canteen Corner

Have you tried out our online ordering system at the Canteen4Schools website?

The canteen staff love to see orders appearing through the online system! Ordering online also assists the canteen in streamlining their operations including stock management.

Orders need to be placed by 8.35am for lunch that day.

Also, a reminder to parents using online ordering to check that your child’s room number is correct for this year.

Kindy students are also able to order their lunch from the canteen.

Mrs Shelly Siakia
Canteen Manager

P&C News

The next P&C Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 14 September at 3.00pm in the staffroom (kids are welcome).

There will be a School Banking account opening day on Thursday, 1 September at 8am and 2.45pm in the Breakfast Club Room (next to YMCA).

The 5c Jar competition will be commencing from Monday, 15 August (sorry for the delay). Keep saving those 5c pieces as there will be prizes are up for grabs. There will be a class party on the last day of term for the winner! We are fundraising for a school banner and more shade gazebos.

Save the date: 25 November for the School Disco.

Thank you for your support.

Andrea Brennen
P&C President

BUTLER OUT OF HOURS SCHOOL CARE

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

Parent Parking

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 or across any footpaths. Please consider the safety of all other road users and pedestrians when parking and leaving schools grounds.

All usual road and parking rules apply around the school and parking fines are issued by rangers (who visit frequently) to those not adhering to the road rules. Please download the map below for parent parking information.

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, helping to ease traffic congestion around the school.

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.

Community Events

HILLARYS YACHT CLUB JUNIOR FISHING CLINIC SEPTEMBER 2016

Age 9 – 16 $200

Tuesday 27 September 9:00am to 12:00pm Learn how to rig a rod, casting practice and games, safety on the water and on boats

Wednesday 28 September 7:00am to 1:00pm Boat Fishing Sausage Sizzle

Thursday 29 September 7:00am to 1:00pm Boat Fishing Sausage Sizzle Weigh in Competition Prizes

Contact Mel via phone 9246 2833 or email development@hillarysyachtclub.com.au

HILLARYS YACHT CLUB 65 NORTHSIDE DRIVE HILLARYS

Bush Babies – Honouring our Elders
Art On The Move Touring Exhibition, City of Wanneroo

• Date: 21st July 2016 - 22nd August 2016
• Every day
• Location: Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre
• Cost: Free

Bush Babies – Honouring our Elders is a collection of paintings of sixteen elders who were painted as part of Community Arts Network’s Bush Babies community arts project. The Community Arts Network’s Bush Babies community arts project records and preserves the unique stories of the Elders who were born in the bush, reserves, missions or fringes of towns.

The paintings, and the short stories that accompany them, open a window on a sorry part of our history. The Elders featured in this exhibition all lived under harsh government policies that denied them basic human rights, including the privilege of being born at the local hospital.

Many of them were born in tents, makeshift shelters or under the stars, with senior women in their families serving as midwives. This exhibition gives an outlet to share this story to audiences and create awareness of these issues amongst communities.

The exhibition was inspired by a single photograph taken during one of Community Arts Network’s digital media workshops. The photographer, Jarrad Seng, who is well known for his work with musicians Ed Sheeran and Passenger, captured a stunning image of Ballardong Elder Hazel Winmar on her 99th birthday. The photograph inspired Wheatbelt artist Graham Smith to paint her portrait and this in turn inspired other artists to come forward to volunteer to honour an elder on canvas.

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