23 June 2023

School Vision

From the Principal

Dear Parents and carers,

Term 2 has been an incredibly busy and productive term. Students and staff have worked tirelessly throughout the term and are all looking forward to the upcoming break. With holidays drawing near I want to the take the opportunity to remind you we rely on the community for support to keep our school secure and safe during the holiday period. Parents are asked to keep an eye on our school during the holiday period and report any suspicious behaviour to Education Security on 9264 4632 or Police 131 444. The Education Security phone number is also on signage around the outside of the school fencing.

Staff Announcements – Teachers

Mrs Melissa Warren will be leaving us at the end of term to head back to Canada with her family. We thank her for her time at Madeley PS and wish her all the best for her future adventures. Ms Kasey Kirov will be picking up the extra day in her classroom for the semester.

Mr Tony Silvio will be taking Long Service Leave for the remainder of the year, and we wish him a fabulous, well-deserved break. We welcome back Mrs Bethany Davis into Year 3 in Mr Silvio’s place, 2 days a week.

Mr Mario Taddei will be taking over the role of Physical Education and Health teacher for the remainder of the year. We know he is going to do a fabulous job in the role of PE. We thank Mrs Cath Lyons for her time in this role. We welcome Mr Ayden Dragun, who will be commencing in the Year 5/6 classroom in Mr Taddei’s place for remainder of 2023.

Mrs Kim Clark will be moving into the role of Instructional Coach, which sits within our Quality Teacher Strategy Lead School role. Mrs Lyons will be working in the classroom Monday-Wednesday, with Mrs Karen Lewis picking up Thursday in addition to her existing Friday.

Mrs Ashleigh Beech will be commencing in the role of Data Coach, working across the school on Thursday’s. Mrs Marita Burston-Stow will be working in WLA1 on Wednesdays and Thursdays for the remainder of the year.

Staff Announcements –Education Assistants

Mrs Rita Fordham is currently on Long Service Leave until the end of Week 5 next term, having a lovely time travelling through Europe. Mrs Laura Woods will be on Long Service Leave also having a lovely break in Europe from Week 5 onwards. We welcome Mr Adam Lebransky working in Rita’s and Laura’s roles respectively throughout Term 3.

Mrs Natasha Clarke will be returning from LSL next term. We would like to thank Mrs Shannon Tzavellas for her amazing work this time in WLA2 Kindy.

We also welcome Mrs Sally Howell who will being working on Thursdays and Fridays for second semester.

Kindy 2024 Enrolments

Another reminder that Kindy 2024 enrolments close on Friday 21 July, which is the end of week 1 next term. If you know of anyone whose child is born between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020, please let them know that enrolments close soon. As Kindergarten is a non-compulsory year at school, we make plans for how classes are structured based on the number of students enrolled as of the closing date. Sometimes there may still be places available for latecomers however, we don’t always have the space to accommodate them. Therefore, lodging enrolments before the closing date is of paramount importance.

School Reports

This semester’s reports will be emailed out on Monday 26th June. Please ensure that your email contact details are up to date. We will be sending PP – 6 reports both by email and via Connect. Kindy reports are only available via email. The email link is only active for two weeks, so please ensure that you download the reports as soon as you receive them.

Voluntary Contributions and Charges 2023

A very big thank you to all parents who have paid their contributions and charges. This funding supports the purchase of school resources for all learning areas as well as the library. We will be holding a prize draw for families who have paid their contributions before the end of term, with a $200 gift card being the prize. The draw will be held next week. Winners will be notified by phone.

Parking

The safety of our students is critical to us at MPS.  Safe and legal parking is an ongoing issue at our school, therefore we remind all parents to do the right thing by driving and parking safely and legally around our school. Kiss-and-Drive bays are not for parking and should be vacated as quickly as possible so as to maintain the flow of traffic. Parking in the driveway of the Kindergarten car park or on pathways around the school is illegal and results in safety concerns as well as damaged cars. Please be patient and wait until a car bay becomes available. Patience, kindness and respect are all virtues to model when driving and parking around our school.

I hope all families enjoy a wonderful school holiday break. We look forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday 18th July 2023.

Kind regards

Lainie Beccegato
Principal
Madeley PS

2023 Upcoming Events

**Please be aware the dates published are a guide and may change**

2023 Term Dates

2023 School Development Days

Parent Information

Yr 5/6 Winter Lightning Carnival

Our Year 5/6 students took part in the annual Interschool Winter Lightning Carnival on Thursday 15^th June. We played against Ashdale, Landsdale, Carnaby Rise and West Greenwood in Soccer, AFL Football, Netball and Hockey. Although we did not win any of the competitions, we won many matches across the sports and our students displayed great sportsmanship throughout the day. Well done to all of our Year 5/6 students on the great way that you represented Madeley Primary School.

Science Cultural Learning

On Tuesday 30^th May, during Reconciliation Week, I was invited, by Aboriginal Elder Ms Carol Foley, to attend Roseworth Primary School to participate in learning how to make a Daap (Aboriginal cutting tool). A Daap was used by Aboriginal people to cut up meats and skin animals for clothing.

Watching, listening and participating in a Two Way Science lesson run by Ms Foley, I learned about the materials used to make a Daap - Yonga goona (Kangaroo poo), Balga tree resin, and charcoal. The ingredients were then crushed using rocks, mixed together and with heat added this makes a very strong adhesive. By slowly heating a stick, adding it to the mixture you can build up this adhesive onto the stick and then add a rock for the cutting part. Culturally, making these tools was a male activity but Ms Foley had special permission to make them and permitted me the chance to make my own. It was amazing to experience and see how the First Nations people were able to use Science in their everyday living. Ms Foley has offered to come to our school and work with some classes on making Daaps so keep your eyes and ears peeled for that news in the coming terms.

Ms Foley also spent time teaching me some Noongar words that I have been using in my class since and more will follow with the Science lessons. I am excited to bring more culture into the Science lab so again keep a watch out for some exciting things.

This was an amazing opportunity and I hope that I can do more of this learning. A big thank you to Ms Carol Foley for the invite, Mrs Louise Neilsen (Roseworth Principal) and Mrs Beccegato for allowing me to attend and Mrs Anna Keunen (Roseworth Science teacher) for having me in her class during the experience.

Mr Keunen

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School Photos Mon 26^th, Tue 27th June & Thu 29^th June 2023

SCHOOL PHOTO DAY IS COMING!

Dear Parents,

Your school photo day is coming! Every student has now been given a personalised flyer from Kapture Photography containing your child’s unique codes for ordering school photos online.

KEEP YOUR FLYER SECURE!

The unique codes contained on the flyer will be issued only once.
Late orders are handled separately to the school delivery and incur a $30 custom service charge.

Other information

Your school will notify you in a few weeks when team and special group photos are available to view and purchase on the Kapture website. Please note; class, individual and sibling portraits are not available to view online prior to purchase.

Kapture offer a money back guarantee for any parent who is not fully satisfied with their photo package. Should you have any queries before or after photo day, please check the FAQ’s on the Kapture website.

All students will be photographed individually on photo day for school administration records AS WELL as included in their class group presentation available for purchase to all families. Should there be any reason why your child should NOT be included in the photo shoot –please contact the school office.

If COVID is still active in WA:

For the duration of Covid-19 in WA, please be aware that Kapture are following all recommended health guidelines and safe practices. Our photographers are acutely aware of the evolving situation surrounding Covid-19 and abide by each individual school's Covid-19 policies. Where possible, the photographers will use verbal queues and instructions in an effort to uphold our high standard of student presentation. Students may be instructed by photographers to use single use sterile combs, wet wipes or tissues or to fix their own collars, buttons and stray hairs.

2024 Kindergarten Enrolments

Expression of Interest Applications can now be made for children born between 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. You can download an Expression of Interest (EOI) from our website. When lodging the EOI, a copy of the child's birth certificate, current immunisation records and proof of address are required. Expressions of interest close Friday 21^st July 2023. Places are limited and fill fast. For more information, please see our website or the front office.

Pearsall School Dental Therapy Centre

The Pearsall School Dental Therapy Centre will be closed on the following days in the July school holidays:

Should an Emergency occur after clinic hours or during a Public holiday please contact the emergency service on 18000 098 818,

or your private dentist, or the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia on 6457 4400.

Crunch & Sip

Student Absence Line

Please text absences to Madeley Primary School 0437 419 118

Emergency Contact (Parent/Carers)

It is important that the school always has up-to-date contact details of parents, carers and emergency contacts. If you have court orders in place, please ensure that the school office has an up-to-date copy.

Please use the following link to notify the school:

Contact the School: https://madeleyps.schoolzineplus.com/contact 
Email Madeley.ps@education.wa.edu.au

P&C News

Madeley Cook Books

We are celebrating 10 years of when these high-quality hard cover cook books were first created in 2013 by children and staff of Madeley Primary School and put together over 230 delicious recipes that can be found inside these cook books. For just $15 one of these could be yours. We have limited numbers remaining so to secure yours, please head over to Qkr! . These can be collected from our Canteen on Thursdays and Fridays. 

Save the date

October 19^th School Disco

Next P&C Meeting

Our next P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday 2^nd August at 7.30pm and we welcome anyone who would like to come along. Each meeting we are having new faces and new ideas being brought to the table to discuss all topics from what we can do differently to become an even stronger school community and help support the teaching staff and even hear directly from our wonderful principal on what's coming up next for all children. There are so many ways to be involved with our P&C, but nothing quite compares to our meetings.  When it comes to having a wonderful evening with some of the most incredible people we have in our community, this really is a place where it doesn't matter if it's your first meeting or your twentieth meeting, you will always feel welcomed, heard and appreciated for giving your time to help build a community that we are all proud of. We hope you join us next time.

Canteen News

Containers for Change

Please use the P&C scheme ID when you take your eligible containers to the recycling depot or bag drop facility!

P&C scheme ID – C10340367

Entertainment books

Entertainment Books are now available with Madeley Primary School P&C receiving 20% of sales. Entertainment Book access is available for a full 12 months from purchase date. There are also exciting new vendors and suppliers that have been added this year.

Download the App and get started today!

Buy your Entertainment Membership at the link below The Entertainment Membership has thousands of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers near you. Instantly available, valid year-round, gladly accepted. Get yours today and save.

Camp Australia

Before & After School Care

Camp Australia provides a before and after school care program for students. This is located on the school site.

Times:

Before Care 7am – 9am
After Care      2.30pm – 6pm

For further information, please contact the contacting the following:

Mobile Phone No:    0413 588 434
Camp Australia:       1300 105 343

How Do I Register?

Registration is free, simple and hassle free! visit the link below:

Join in the fun at our OSHC program, your first session is FREE!

We are excited to announce that your child can now come and try their first day of Outside School Hours Care for FREE! This is a great chance for families and children to see what our Camp Australia program is like.

Not yet registered?

To register and book your child in our program, visit the link below and use the school finder on our homepage to search for your school. To secure a spot for your child, we always recommend making your bookings in advance.

We look forward to seeing you and your family soon!
From the Team at Camp Australia

Community News

Please see NOTICE BOARD for more local clubs located at the end of the newsletter.

Please click on Links to open Information

Ashdale Secondary College – Mamma Mia Production 29 June, 30 June and 1 July

Be emergency ready

Fremantle Arts Centre

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Better Health Program

The Active 8 Program

School Holiday Program Sorrento FC

Expression of Interest Invitation for the WA Police Youth Development Pipe Band Programme

School Holiday Workshops for Gifted, Twice-Exceptional and Curious Minds.

Community Groups/Clubs

Click on Link to View Club Information