27 October 2023

School Vision

From the Principal

Dear parents and caregivers,

Welcome back to the final term for 2023.  We have an exciting array of activities planned for this term including the Madeley Cup, Remembrance Day, student leadership speeches and selections, camps and excursions, Madeley’s Got Talent, end of year reports and Year 6 graduation. We look forward to a fun and productive final term for the year.

2024 Student Leaders

It is that time of year again when our Year 5 students begin the process of nominating for leadership roles and preparing their speeches. Mrs Clark spoke with the Year 5s yesterday regarding the expectations for each leadership role, and students can take home Nomination forms today. We ask that parents discuss the importance and responsibilities of each role, ensuring students understand they are electing to be a leader for the full year, outlining all that the role entails as stated on the nomination forms. Parents are required to approve and sign their child’s nomination forms prior to students returning them to school.

• Nominations are due 10^th Nov and to be placed in the box in the front office.
• Speeches will be held on the 16^th and 17^th These are to be 2-3 minutes long.

Madeley’s Got Talent

MGT will be held on 6^th December. Student should be busy planning and rehearsing their acts, as auditions will be held on the 14^th November. Registration Forms can be found in the library and are due in by 9^th November.

Students Leaving at the end of the school year

It is of critical importance for us to be informed if a student is leaving as small changes to our student numbers can make a big difference to the way we structure our classes for the following year. Therefore, if your child is leaving the school, could you please send us an email at Madeley.PS@education.wa.edu.au or inform your child’s class teacher as soon as possible.  Thank you.

World Teachers’ Day:  Last week we celebrated World Teachers’ Day.

The following is a quote I love; "An educator takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart. “

I would like to thank and acknowledge all of our teachers and education assistants for their dedication, effort, their time and unwavering commitment to enhancing the social, emotional and academic outcomes for all students at Madeley PS.  We thank and applaud you all! 

Early Arrivers

Please remember students are not to be arriving at school before 8.00am. All students who are at school before the classroom doors open at 8.20am MUST wait at the office being supervised by school staff, even if waiting with a parent. No students should be within the Early Childhood grounds or within the alcoves of the school until the classroom doors are open.

Madeley PS Dress Code

Madeley Primary School has a community endorsed dress code that, in accordance with the School Education Act of 1999, ALL students are to conform with unless otherwise directed. The cooperation of parents is sought in setting and maintaining a high standard of dress, appearance and cleanliness from their child by ensuring that they conform to the Dress Code. The Dress Code also promotes a positive image of the school by ensuring a high standard of presentation.

Navy shorts, leggings, skorts or skirts are to be worn with the Madeley PS shirt, jumper, jacket.

Other general requirements are:

• Clothing which has advertising or denim is not permitted.
• Make-up and jewellery are not appropriate.
• Single plain studs or sleepers may be worn in the earlobes.
• Long hair should be tied back for health and safety reasons.
• Thongs, slides, backless sandals and other forms of open footwear must not be worn.
• A school bucket/broad-brimmed hat must be worn whenever working or playing outside.

Year 3 Parent Session – 1-to-1 Program Information Session

The information session for the 1-to-1 program for parents of student’s in Year 4 2024, will be held in the library on 7th Nov at 4pm.

Planning for 2023

We are starting the process of planning classes and classroom structures for next year.  If your child will be leaving Madeley Primary by the end of 2023, please advise the school office as soon as possible by emailing madeley.ps@education.wa.edu.au or 9306 6900. 

Student enrolments determine what our staffing allocation will be, so we need to be accurate in our planning. This term we will begin planning classes for 2024.  Considerations for how classes are formed include:

• structures based on enrolment numbers per year level and recommended class sizes. Classes are then constructed to maintain a gender balance and an even distribution of student needs/abilities in each class.
• We aim to maintain at least one friendship for each child.
• Composite classes are an inevitability, of which we have no control. Students are not disadvantaged by such arrangements. The same class selection approach is taken in these classes as with all others.  We do try our best to avoid repeated years in composite classes, where possible.

The process we use:

1. A draft class structure is created based on student enrolment numbers.
2. Staff meet to discuss and allocate students to draft classes, consideration is given to:
1. Student academic needs
2. Student behavioural needs
3. Student social needs
4. Gender balance
5. Previous placement in composite class
6. Parent requests, based on specific educational need
3. Admin review draft classes and meet with staff to clarify, modify, confirm classes.
4. Staff meet to discuss final placements (this may involve multiple meetings)
5. Classes will be displayed for parents on Connect. This information is posted on Tuesday 30^th Jan 2024 as there is often a review of class structures when staff return in the new year and a restructure of classes could take place.

Requests related to class placement

If there is a matter, relating to your child’s specific learning needs, that you would like the school leadership team to consider in relation to classroom placements, you may submit a request in writing. Please note that we do not take requests for particular classroom teachers, nor for classroom makeup (ie split classes). Submissions should be emailed before the end of Week 6 – Friday,17^th November.  Requests received after this time will not be considered. I would like to assure all families that we go to great lengths to structure classes to meet the needs of every student. This is a complex process that is given a great deal of time and effort.

Open Board Meeting

Our next Board meeting is an open board meeting whereby any parents who are not board members are welcome to join us. It is held in the staffroom at 5:30pm on Wednesday 29 Nov.

Long Service Leave

I am fortunate enough to be ending my 2023 school year a little early, accessing Long Service Leave and heading off on a trip to Europe with my family for the Christmas break. My last week at school will be Week 6. Mrs Reeves will be Acting Principal during this time.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Year 6 students a fabulous end to their primary schooling, and fabulous Graduation. It has been a pleasure getting to know you all and I wish you all every success in your transition to High School next year.

I hope all Madeley PS students and families have a safe and happy holiday break and look forward to a fantastic 2024.

Lainie Beccegato
Principal

2023 Upcoming Events

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

2023 Term Dates

2023 School Development Days

Parent Information

2023 Interschool Cross Country

Congratulations to our Interschool Cross Country team who finished 4^th overall out of seven schools. Even though it was a hot day, all our competitors strived for their personal best and completed the challenging course. Well done to all our students.

Mr Taddei

Year 6 Camp

Another wonderful Year 6 camp held at Kerem Adventure Camp in Bullsbrook. Students participated in a wide variety of activities including high ropes, archery, zorb balls and an evening spy games mission! Everyone had the opportunity to challenge themselves with activities they had never experienced before and many faced a few fears and were proud of their own achievements. Students were beautifully behaved and comments from the camp organisers were glowing about our amazing students. 

A great time had by all!

Crunch & Sip

Student Absence Line

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

Saver Plus Program

P&C News

Our Voice Referendum Day Sausage Sizzle Recap:

Well the votes are in...and the winner was.....the children of Madeley Primary School of course.

We would like to sincerely thank all our incredible volunteers and P&C Members, we can't say thank you enough for your tireless contributions over that weekend to help raise a very impressive $3016.01 from the referendum vote sausage sizzle.

A massive thank you to Margaret Quirk MLA and Petgia Cabinets for their generous contributions to the raffle, and a special shoutout to our amazing Amanda Raykos for creating the lolly jar.

As always the entire P&C community appreciate your ongoing support.

School Disco Recap:

Our school disco was a HUGE success thanks to all our incredible volunteers, the familiar faces and the new. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive and the kids had a great time 

We are especially grateful for the endless support and the many (MANY) hours of hard work behind the scenes from Alana Foley, Rebecca Dundon, Giao Valenti and Joseph Madafferi our P&C superstars and all the teachers who gave their valuable time to supervise the dance floor . 

We raised a whopping $4,500 for all the kids at the Madeley Primary School and a special mention to the ever so kind and generous Madafferi Family for donating and organising the light tower to help keep the audience comfortable and the kids safe upon exiting.

Save the Date:

Come and celebrate another big year on Thursday 14th Dec for our Christmas Movie Drive In. This will be our last event for the year and more exciting details will follow very soon. 

Entertainment Book:

Entertainment books are now available, with Madeley Primary every purchase our P&C receives 20% of the sales. A great way to spend and save with thousands of local vendors to choose from for 12months.

Please use this link http://au.entdigital.net/orderbooks/921g52 to buy a copy and thank you for supporting your local P&C.

Next Meeting 29^th Nov: Last P&C Meeting for 2023

We always encourage current and new members to join our P&C. If you want to hear about what is happening in our school community and or contribute to any of the wonderful activities we have on the calendar for the rest of the year, please join us on Wednesday night at 7.30pm Nov 29th. 

In the weeks leading up too this meeting, more details about roles for next year and what exciting events we have on the calendar for 2024 will start to trickle through...

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.

Your purchase of an Entertainment Membership contributes to our school. Help us achieve our goal by sharing this link with your friends and family. Thanks for your support!

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
Fax No:                      (03) 8610 2044

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:

Athena Calisthenics Club

Ever wondered what Calisthenics is all about? Well now is the time to get the kids, bring some friends and give it a try with TWO FREE trial classes!

Calisthenics is perfect for all ages to build confidence, improve stamina, make new friends and stay active. It's an exciting sport that is a mix of dance, gymnastics, simplified ballet, singing and apparatus work. 

We are a community based not-for-profit Calisthenics Club training locally in Dianella and Ballajura.

Enquire now:

Call or text Brooke on 0422 487 930

Email info@athenacalisthenicsclub.com

Visit www.athenacalisthenicsclub.com

Or find us on Facebook and Instagram

Australian Girls Choir

Australian Girls Choir Open Day

Look no further than the Australian Girls Choir (AGC) because we encourage, challenge and inspire girls as they learn to sing, dance and perform. School aged girls are invited to come along to our Open Day on Saturday November 4 to try our fun and inclusive classes and learn more about being part of the AGC! Please visit our website to register to attend our free Open Day: ausgirlschoir.com.au/joinagc

Parenting Programs

Creative Kids Art Club

STEAM at Girrawheen

Youthcare Art competition

Scribblers

Adventures in Storytelling, Art & Creative Bravery!

Across Saturday and Sunday, the Marquee will welcome Olman Walley, Gavin Aung Than, Helen Milroy, Lev Grossman, Kylie Howarth, Stig Wemyss, Sean E Avery, Lit Live & Brenton E McKenna for free sessions full of stories and laughter, including an epic illustration battle. Don’t miss the Golden Announcements here too, where we’ll find out who’s won a prize in The Golden Pen writing awards and which WA libraries had a special Golden Feather!

There’ll be stories from Australia and beyond as Daisy-Jo Bear, Filipa Pinto and Red Paper Kite Storytellers share books and adventures in the Storytelling Zone.

On Sunday, the State Buildings hosts the Scribblers Sensory Zone in the Long Chim Courtyard, more creative workshops in The Mark and the Postal Hall turns into an Activity Zone full of origami and upcycled haiku.

There's so much Scribblers magic to share, so make sure you explore the full program & plan your weekend!

Click on hte link below for more information.

Community Groups/Clubs

Click on Link to View Club Information