16 August 2018

Newsletter Articles

A Note from the Principal

It was very pleasing to see our students looking bright eyed and enthusiastic on the first day back this term and it is hard to believe that we are nearly half way through term 3.

At the heart of our drive for continuous improvement is the development of a ‘high performance – high care culture”.

In building such a culture in our school we will continue to embed our core values of respect, responsibility, aspire, integrity and community in everything we do. Taking this approach means every teacher-student interaction becomes an opportunity to promote our values and to develop a shared understanding of what each value means. Butler Primary School teachers are aware of the potential their interactions and behaviour have to influence the mental health and resiliency of our students.

Continually the Staff at Butler Primary School try to impress upon the students the importance of respect and the notion of emotional intelligence. We do this because we strongly believe that one of the most important things we can teach our students is respect and managing their emotions.

“Values such as respect are the seeds from which all behaviour grows.”

This quote drives our agenda to ensure Butler Primary School is ‘value-centred’ and respect is threefold – respect for self; respect for others; and; respect for our place / our school community.

Research clearly shows that students who demonstrate compassion, respect, responsibility, perseverance, initiative, and integrity have parents/mentors who demonstrate these qualities on a regular basis.

The best way for us to teach respect to our students is to show respect. When a student experiences respect, they know what it feels like and begin to understand how important it is.

Respect is a valued attitude. Being respectful helps a student succeed in life. If students don't have respect for peers, authority, or themselves, it can be difficult for them to succeed.

How can we show respect?

• Be honest - If you do something wrong, admit it and apologise.
• Be positive - Don't embarrass, insult or make fun of others. Compliment them.
• Be trusting - Make choices and take responsibility.
• Be fair - Listen to others before reaching a conclusion.
• Be polite - Use "please" and "thank you".
• Be reliable - Keep promises. Show that you mean what you say.
• Be a good listener - Give others your full attention.
• Follow the rules.
• Be caring - Show concern for people, animals and the environment.
• Avoid poor role models - When you see examples of disrespect, discuss them.
• Respect yourself. Self-respect is one of the essential forms of respect. Once we appreciate ourselves, it is easier to respect others.

Every member of staff has a contribution to make to this culture and we will be seeking feedback on how we are going early in Term 4. We will be utilising the National School Opinion Survey and will seek feedback from staff, students and parents. More information will be given towards the end of Term 3.

Mrs Julie Woodhouse
Principal

Notice to all Parents

Merit Certificate Recipients: Week 2 – Senior Assembly

Merit Certificate Recipients: Week 3 – Senior Assembly

IT’S NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK!

This week is National Science Week. The theme is “Game Changers and Game Makers.”

Butler Primary is currently celebrating this great event in a number of ways. Scitech visited on Wednesday 15th August to present their wonderful shows. Pre-Primary to Year 2 enjoyed the show “Move it” and the Year 3 to 6 experienced the show “Prove it.”

The students have also been involved in Science activity rotations as well as a STE[A]M challenge in their classes.

Ms Linda Galton-Fenzi
Science Specialist

NAIDOC WEEK, 25–29 June 2018

In Week 9 of Term 2 the students at Butler PS celebrated NAIDOC Week. The NAIDOC theme for 2018 was ‘Because of Her, We Can’ – celebrating the role of Indigenous women in Australia.

The week started off with an exciting visit from the West Coast Eagles Mascot ‘Ric the Rock Eagle’ and his friend Bradd, who spoke to students about being resilient and living a healthy lifestyle. We were joined by Rikki Ryan, a WA State Representative women’s football star that plays AFLW for Swan Districts. Rikki shared some football skills and tips with our Year 1-6 students. We were joined by staff and students from Edith Cowan University who shared Aboriginal Culture through sports and games. Jason Barrow, Caroline Bishop, Gail Barrow and Jacob Blurton taught our students games that Aboriginal children played many years ago, and shared some cultural knowledge with us – it was amazing!

As a whole school, our students learnt about the Noongar Dreaming story ‘The Wagyl’. We created fence art murals of the Wagyl around our school. The week was full of sharing, appreciating and respecting Aboriginal culture and perspectives at Butler PS. It was a moorditj (great) week!

MUSIC ACTIVE PROGRAM

During term two, Year 5 and 6 students participated in several song writing workshops lead by Music Active facilitators Chris Gibbs and Andrew Thompson. Each student played a vital role in composing their class’s original lyrics. They all played a different role on the performance night, exploring some of the different jobs in the music industry.

During rehearsals, students focused on playing instruments, fine-tuning lyrics for verses and choruses, advertising, choreography, lighting and sound. Each class also had representatives participating in a “Q&A” session.

The Year 5 students performed their songs on Tuesday 26th June and the Year 6 students on Wednesday 27th June at Butler College.

Our school was very lucky to use the college’s Performing Arts Centre (PAC) to unveil their songs to family and friends. A huge thank you goes out to the amazing staff and students at Butler College –

• Mr Paul Johnson (Head of Music)and his Cert II class for the floor setup
• Ms Megan Beadle (Art Teacher)
• Barry Rose (Associate Principal)
• Ms Ruth Vargas (Drama Teacher) for letting us use her room
• Chloe Diggins (Year 12 student) for filming the concert on the Wednesday night

A huge thank you also goes out to our school’s P&C for donating money towards subsidising this program. It wouldn’t have been possible without your generosity.

Congratulations to Room 14, 15, 16, 17, 5, 6, 7 and 8 for their hard work in creating their songs and bringing it all together on the night. Thank you for your efforts!

Please click the link below to see our article in the North West Coastal Times written by Lucy Jarvis.

Miss Jurgowiak
Music Specialist

Twilight Family Night

Room 3 and Room 4’s Assembly, 21 June 2018

The Indonesian Language

The Year One students of Room 3 and Room 4 did a fantastic job with their assembly in Week 8 of Term 2. They showcased the Indonesian facts, words and phrases they have learnt so far this year. The students sang songs they have learnt to help them remember the main islands of Indonesia, how to ask somebody what their name is and how to greet people in Indonesian. They were able to tell us how they were feeling in Indonesian and the students spoke about the importance of learning about different cultures. They performed a song named, ‘Hello to All the Children of the World.’ Wow, amazing job Year Ones. Well done for speaking so clearly in the microphone.

Mrs Van Der Vyver and Miss Turner
Class Teachers

Room 12 Assembly, 26 July 2018

On Thursday the 26th July, Room 12 performed their very persuasive assembly to a captivated audience. As the Year Four students are learning all about persuasive texts this term, our class performed a dramatic retelling of the story “The Day the Crayons Quit.” The story tells of a boy’s box of crayons sending him letters with their grievances about how he uses them. Most of them are fed up and are trying to convince him to use them differently. Room 12 performed amazingly and spoke with character and expression. They were able to persuade the audience and convince them all that it was the best assembly of the year!

Miss Jones
Class Teacher

Room 16 Assembly, 2 August 2018

On Thursday 2nd August it was Room 16’s Assembly. The students expressed their joy of reading and by using the Lexile Reading program at school they are able to read a wide range of wonderful stories every day. As the students have been learning about Poetry this term they performed a fantastic poem by Roald Dahl called ‘Television’. The poem expressed the importance of reading in a fun and enjoyable way. The students then read aloud their own class poem called ‘Imagination’ that they had written together. The students had a wonderful time on stage! The parents, grandparents and visitors enjoyed morning tea in our classroom after the Assembly.

Miss Connor
Class Teacher

WHAT’S ON IN….

YEAR 4 - Persuasive Writing

This term as part of our English focus, the students in Year Four have been looking at Persuasive Texts. Over the past four weeks we have read a variety of texts in class, two of the most popular books have been ‘I Wanna Iguana’ and ‘I Wanna New Room’ written by Karen Kaufman Orloff.

Throughout weekly English lessons, students have looked at persuasive writing techniques used to convince readers to believe or agree with a certain point of view, such as; stating opinion, powerful openers, time connectives and strong language.

Each week, the Year Four students have been given a different persuasive topic that they need to think about and discuss with peers in their class to form their own individual view point. Every Friday during Big Writing lessons, students are encouraged to come up with strong reasons to support their argument and try to convince their parents, peers and teachers to agree with their point of view as they write persuasive arguments.

Over the past four weeks we have discussed important topics such as, Should we have a class pet?, Is it cruel to keep animals in a zoo? And why your parents should give you a new room? The Year Fours have worked hard during English lessons to learn the persuasive techniques and apply them effectively into their own writing, producing very strong arguments to convince readers and their peers to agree with their opinion.

We are sure to see some more amazing and very convincing persuasive texts from our Year Fours as the term progresses.

July Holiday Reading – Year 1

July Holiday Reading – Year 2

From the Library

Two Butler Primary students recently wrote to their favourite author, to compliment him on his series of books. After receiving the letters and drawings from the brothers, Tim Cahill sent a written reply and sent a video reply.

Tim Cahill’s football career is amazing. He has been called Australia’s greatest Socceroo of all time. In his 14 year international career, he has represented Australia 107 times and scored 50. Most of his club football has been played overseas, particularly in the English Premier League for Millwall and Everton. He has also played in the United States and China. He has scored an amazing 168 club goals!

Not only is Tim a great author, but an outstanding sportsman in every sense of the word.

Congratulations Jayden and Taj for writing your letters and choosing an amazing role model.

Mrs Pengelly and Mrs Dowrick
Library Officers

Canteen Corner

*** There is a new Menu effective from Term 3. Please see below.***

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 enquiries.

Thank you
Carla Andretta

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

P&C News

FATHER’S DAY STALL

The P&C will be hosting another amazing gift Stall in the lead up to Father’s Day, keep your eyes peeled for a note coming home soon with further details.

FACTION CARNIVAL FUNDRAISING

The annual school sports carnival held on Friday, 31 August will this year be supported by a P&C stall selling donated baked goods and a small selection of faction merchandise. We have also organised for some delicious food and coffee trucks to join us for the day and we hope you will support them (and in turn the P&C) on the day.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS

We are still selling Entertainment books to raise more funds this year to help subsidise programs and provide new literacy resources.

To purchase please visit the link below.

Or to view, please visit the link below.

If you do not wish to purchase a book, but have not yet returned it, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you.

SCHOOL BANKING

In addition to your Commonwealth Bank Super Saver Prizes we are offering an entry into our raffle to win a $20 JB HIFI voucher EACH TERM for the remainder of 2018!

For every deposit you make through School banking (on a Wednesday via your classroom banking bag) you will gain an entry into the raffle.

Congratulations to our term 2 winner Darcy Wilkinson.

Happy banking and thank you for your continued support of the P&C.

NEXT P&C Meeting

Wednesday, 12 September 2019 at 6.00pm in the staffroom – all welcome.

P&C meetings will be held in week 3 and week 8 of each term.

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 find below information on our October School Holiday Program.

Kind regards
YCMA

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 Cambourne 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 Cambourne 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 October and 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 education.wa.edu.au/swimming

• Enrolments close 19 August for the October Program or on 26 August for the October Short Program.
• For January Program 1 and the January Short Program enrolments close 11 November.
• For the January Program 2 enrolments close 18 November.

VacSwim is an affordable way to learn to swim - $7 per child for a 5 day short program or $13 per child for all other programs. Discounts apply for 3 or more children. These prices exclude any pool entry fees.

Butler College – High Performance Cricket – Registrations Open

Angelhands, Alkimos – assisting with trauma recovery.

Angelhands provide confidential and free services for individuals 18+ who have experienced extreme trauma of which may include domestic violence, assault or loss. The Trauma Recover Team provides face-to-face services to facilitate healing. Angelhands are opening a new location in Alkimos soon. For contact information please see the attached brochure or visit the link below.

Wadjak Northside Aboriginal Community Group

Please find information on Our Tree of Life program on every Monday 3.00pm – 5.30pm for girls and every Thursday 3.00pm to 5.30pm for boys. Please also find information on our mentoring program Moorditj Koorlangkas on every Tuesday 3.00pm – 6.00pm.

Please note that our Tree of Life programs are open to 6 – 12 years old and the Mentoring program is open for 6 – 16 years old.

If anyone would like to join please email wadjaknorthside@iiNet.net.au or phone 9342 0708 for more information.

Nick Corrigan Soccer Schools

North Coast Ball Club

Hillarys Yacht Club

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