15 November 2018

Newsletter Articles

IMPORTANT DATES

Notices for all Parents

Merit Certificate Recipients: Week 4

Merit Certificate Recipients: Week 5

Literacy Pro Certificates – Week 4

CLIC Certificates – Week 4

Reading Eggs Certificates – Week 5

CLIC Certificates – Week 5

Room D1 Assembly - 25 October 2018

On Thursday, 25th October, D1 presented their assembly which was all about how they learn to be helpful and happy community members at Butler Primary School.

We have learnt about our emotions and the zones that they could fit into. Blue zone is for low energy feelings such as being sad, tired or bored. Green is the perfect balance that we strive for, which is feeling, calm and ready to learn. Yellow is high energy feelings such as; silly, nervous, excited and frustrated. Red Zone is out of control feelings such as; mad, extremely frustrated, petrified and elated. The students dressed up in the zones colours and shared their strategies for getting into the Green Zone. Shawn shared how he uses a stress ball to calm down. Ben likes to talk to his dad when he is feeling scared. Kelsey goes to the book corner and Summer distracts herself when she is feeling sad. Despite some technical issues, D1 did an awesome job showing off their dance moves to ‘Can’t Stop this Feeling’. The children are to be congratulated for enjoying their special day and for speaking so clearly into the microphone.

Miss Goodin
Class Teacher

Room 8 Assembly – 1 November 2018

Students of Room 8 performed their assembly on Thursday, 1st November, in which they delved into all things Science and explained all about the layers of the earth. The class rapped it out to ‘The Layers of the Earth’, not only showing off their Science knowledge but their singing and dancing talents too. Students spent weeks memorising lyrics, choreographing and rehearsing their dance moves to showcase our assembly. It was a huge success and students thoroughly loved singing whilst also re-capping their Science knowledge! An extraordinary performance by Room 8!

Miss Stewart
Class Teacher

Room D7 Assembly – 8 November 2018

D7 presented their assembly in Week 5. This assembly was all about the students reflecting on their favourite and memorable moments that have taken place during their time in Year 3. They focussed on particular achievements and participation of memories personal to them. As it was Maths week, we also incorporated our favourite ‘3D Shape Song’ and shared how students of D7 learn about 3D shapes and their relation to the real world in fun and interesting ways. We also shared our favourite brain break song, ‘Pop See Ko’, which we use in between lessons to get our brains thinking and staying active. The students did a great job – well done D7!

Miss Kelly
Class Teacher

WHAT’S ON IN…

Year 6

The Year Six students had the incredible opportunity to spend three days and two nights at Karem Camp between the 19th September and 21st of September. Camp provided students the opportunity to participate in physical, social, and problem solving activities which enhanced their interpersonal, leadership and decision making skills. Students engaged in activities such as aerial golf, abseiling, low ropes, orienteering, treasure hunt, team building and night glow sports during their camp experience. This all culminated in a wonderful colour war on the final day which gave the students an opportunity to compete against the teachers and of course cover them in all colours of the rainbow! Students stepped out of their comfort zone by conquering their fear of heights and persevering with challenging activities. The camp was a huge success and students should be commended on their ability to represent the school values of Respect, Responsibility, Community, Integrity, and Aspire.

Year 6 Teachers

Chaplain’s Corner

Hi Everyone,

I hope this finds you well and that you are having a great week.

This brings us to Week 6, and that means we are more than halfway through the term! Keep up the great work and please keep taking care of yourself, so that you can finish the term well. And, enjoy your well deserved holiday

Coming to the end of a year, we can start to feel tired and weary. This is when we need to increase our self care and pace ourselves where we can. With the end of the year approaching, we tend to become busier, so try to take time to stop and enjoy the ‘now’. Be present in the moment. We miss so much, rushing from one thing to another.

Have a look at ‘Smiling Mind’ a free mindfulness app. This has lots of great information, tips and mindfulness sessions, for all age groups. Something you could get involved with as a family. Perhaps it can become a part of each day helping to calm your thoughts and give your mind the break it needs. And enabling us to cope better with every day stresses.

Our students learn about mindfulness at school, and many of our teachers will put a mindfulness session on during the day. Some in the morning to start the day off on a good note, and others after lunch to give the students a moment to still their minds and bodies before re-entering their learning space.

Looking after our minds helps us to manage our emotions and regulate our behaviour. These are very valuable and important life skills/tools for our children to be learning and applying.

Kind regards,

Ms Vangi Hunter
School Chaplain
Thursday and Friday

Canteen Information

Online ordering will close at 9.00am.

Any orders placed after this time will not be processed for that day. The order will go through the following day. Please ensure orders are placed on time. Late orders can be placed by calling Quick direct on 1300 11 66 37.

All Snack items on the menu will only be available at the canteen window at recess. The canteen will be closed at lunch time for the supply of pre-ordered lunches only.

Please do not hesitate to contact me via a call 9561 4255 (Butler College Canteen) if you have any queries.

Thank you
Carla Andretta

The online ordering system is available via the link below. Please refer to the above menu link.

P&C News

NEXT P&C Meeting: Wednesday, 21st November, 6.00pm.

P&C Colour Run

As a combined end of year celebration, and fundraising effort, the Butler Primary School P&C Association will be hosting our very first Colour Run on Friday, 30 November.

Families are encouraged to attend the fun and if you are able to the P&C would appreciate any volunteers to help with set up / pack up etc.

Please see attached note for more information about the event. Copies of the fundraising pamphlet are available from the school office.

Christmas Stall

The P&C will be holding a Christmas Stall in week 9 and 10. More information will become available closer to the date.

Butler Out of Hours School Care

Please feel free to drop into the centre or contact us on 0403 347 952 or butler.oshc@ymcawaa.org.au for any queries. Information is also available at the school office.

Please also see the attached School Holiday Program for the summer vacation period.

Kind regards
YCMA

YMCA HOLIDAY PROGRAM

School Payment Options Available

Payment methods for charges and contributions can now be made via:

• Eftpos
• Cash or Cheque (please use the school money envelopes and place the sealed envelope in the black letter boxes. The boxes are located in the wet areas of each of the blocks and the office)
• Direct Deposit (reference student name and payment description.)

BSB: 016 338
Acc: 110391487

Absentee Messaging Service

Please send absentee messages through to 0419 091 075 with all of the following details so we can correctly update student records:

• Full name of your child/children
• Reason for absence
• Date of absence

Absences can also be phoned through to the office on 9562 1804, emailed via the website or a message sent via the Absentee tile in the School App.

As per Department of Education policy, it is the parent’s responsibility to notify the school of the reason for your child’s absence/s within three days of the absence. Failure to do this will mean that the absence will be marked as “unacceptable reason” affecting your child’s education and attendance record.

Update Student Contact Information

If you have recently changed mobile numbers or moved address, it is important you update your contact information with the office. Please also advise if there is a change to any of your emergency contact information.

Siren Times

2018 Siren Times

Donating Uniforms

Butler Primary School is seeking donations of uniforms, including polo shirts, dresses and suitable navy bottoms, especially in sizes 8-12. If you are able to assist please drop the clean clothing at the front office.

Parent Parking

To help ease congestion around the school during peak times we encourage families to walk their children to and from school wherever possible, especially in fine weather or park at the Community Centre car park and walk your children across the oval.

All Staff park at the front of the school. This will free up all bays in the public car park off Camborne Way.

Families 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 Camborne Parkway or across any footpaths. Parking is also not permitted in bus bays. Please consider the safety of all other road users and pedestrians when parking and leaving schools grounds.

Please also give consideration and respect to owners of properties surrounding the school.

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.

Community Notices

VacSwim Enrolments Open

With swimming pools and beaches a big part of the Western Australian lifestyle, ensuring your children can swim competently and safely is essential.

You can now enrol your children in VacSwim swimming lessons during the December/January school holidays.

VacSwim is for all children - from beginners to more advanced swimmers and young people doing their Bronze Medallion. Your children can start as young as five years old. Your children can join in the fun of learning to swim at pools and open water venues across the State.

Enrol your children in VacSwim now at

• For the January Program 2 enrolments close 18 November.

VacSwim is an affordable way to learn to swim - $13 per child for all other programs. Discounts apply for 3 or more children. These prices exclude any pool entry fees.

Wadjak Northside Aboriginal Community Group

Please see attached information on the weekly programs offered at the centre.

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