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16th October 2014 Edition
#15 South Padbury Primary
Independent Public School
Kookaburra Chronicles
South Padbury’s Got Talent
South Padbury's Got Talent was
again a huge success, showing
everyone in the school just how
much talent we have. We had
acts as varied as comedians,
jugglers, dance troupes, singers,
drummers and a band. Well done
everyone who participated we
were ALL very proud of you.
Winners: Ned and Tom Broadbent
Runner Up: Kaleb Sands
Finalists: Dakota Mumme, Tamsin Dewar and Emily Carr
Kookaburra Chronicles
Dear Parents/Caregivers
Term 4
Welcome back to school for the last 10 weeks of the 2014 academic year. It has
been so nice to be welcomed back so warmly by so many of our students. I’ve
been overwhelmed by the amount of children who have told me how happy and
excited they are to be back at school.
This will be an intense period for the school with many upcoming learning experiences and changes. In so far as
changes, this term will see us farewell 2 cohorts for the first and last time. Having 2 departing cohorts has been a
logistical challenge throughout the year, and will culminate on Friday December 12 with both groups graduating from
primary school.
Camp
Week 3, Monday October 27 through to Friday October 31, will see the Year 6 and 7 classes attending camp in
Busselton. Due to the double cohort, we are sending 6 teachers to support the camp instructors and ensure maximum participation and supervision. Mr Smith, Mr Godfrey, Mrs Williams, Miss Rafty, Miss Wall and I will all be at the
camp and look forward to spending a full week together with the children.
While on camp, Mrs Parker and Mr Hanlon will be in charge of the school, and I will also be contactable on my mobile 24/7.
ECU Students
This term sees us hosting 4 Professional Practice students completing their Assistant Teacher Program of the Graduate Diploma in Education course. Following completion of these practices, provided that they pass, they will graduate as teachers ready to teach in 2015. In Kindergarten we have Miss Herbert, TA 3 Ms Williams, TA 10 Miss Rafty
and TA 11 Miss Wall. I wish these student teachers well and know that the school community as a whole will make
them feel welcome.
IPS
The training regime for this initiative is back in full swing and Mrs Hill and I will be out at training for the next 2 Thursdays, being October 16 and 23.
Athletics
We’re now at the business end of the athletics season and have the jumping and throwing events on Wednesday
October 22 and the main carnival on Friday October 24. Both events are hosted and will take place at Mullaloo
Heights Primary School.
Whatever the result, I know that our students will give it their all and display impeccable sportsmanship.
Teachers Registration Board (TRB)
Congratulations to Mrs Felicity Thomas whose outstanding work at South Padbury PS has resulted in her gaining her
Full Teachers Registration with the TRB.
David Knox
PRINCIPAL
CLASS ASSEMBLY— TA2—Yr 1
The next assembly will be held on Friday October 31 and will be conducted by
our students in TA2. The assembly will commence at 8:45 am in the
undercover area.
Parents of the children are invited to morning tea with Miss Donnelly and Mrs
White and the Principal in the Staff Room immediately after the assembly.
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NOTES HOME AND PDF ON WEBSITE
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Australian Girls Choir Flyer
SOUTH PADBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Congratulations to Year 3's from TA6 for the terrific display at the Royal Show in the
Pigeon and Poultry Pavilion. Whilst you didn't come home with a prize, your turkeys
looked sensational and were the first thing you saw as you walked into the pavilion. You
represented our school admirably and I was extremely proud of your efforts. Well done.
Mr Dillon.
Student Update Forms Kindergarten to Year 5
Thank you very much to those parents who have promptly returned the Student Update Forms handed out last term. The
information contained on the forms is used to determine future school funding and planning for your children and local
services.
If you haven’t returned the Update Form could you please return it as soon as possible.
If your child is not returning in 2015, please advise the front office staff as soon as possible.
School Security
School Watch encourages the school community to report any suspicious
activity in and around school grounds, after hours and on weekends, as well as
during school holidays. Telephone 1800 177 777 (freecall) or 13 14 44 (WA
Police).
Keyed Up Music
Keyed Up Music runs guitar and keyboard (piano) lessons at South Padbury PS after school. To enrol, go to
www.keyedupmusic.com.au/enrolments.html or ring Therese on 1300 366 243. Lessons start from $17 for a half
hour group lesson. There are still spots for Term 4 available in both keyboard and guitar!
QR Codes for the School App
South Padbury App Download iPhone/iPad https://itunes.apple.com/au/
app/south-padbury-ps/id7
Android- https://play.google.com/store/apps/
details?id=com.abilityware.spps&hl=en
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SOUTH PADBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Contact Information:
56 Warburton Avenue
PADBURY WA 6025
Phone:
Fax:
08 9307 5833
08 9307 5515
Email: southpadbury.ps@education.wa.edu.au
For your diary...
22 Oct 2014
I/S Jumps & Throws Mullaloo Hts PS
24 Oct 2014
I/S Athletics Carnival Mullaloo Hts PS
27 Oct 2014
Yr6/7 Camp Week
29 Oct 2014
Booklists go out to students
www.southpadburyprimaryschool.wa.edu.au
Police Communications: 131 444
Education Security:
9264 4771
9264 4632
P&C News
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The P&C has successfully received a grant to go towards the cost of a “Protective Behaviours Education
Seminar” for parents Term1, 2015. The seminar will therefore be free for all parents/caregivers of South
Padbury students and should be very worthwhile attending. Further information can be found at
safe4kids.cvom.au.
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Walk over October and join us for the launch of Walking School Bus on Wednesday 22nd October at 8.15am,
meeting at the IGA car park. Included is free fruit, donated by IGA, and a fun walk with friends. For more
information, contact Harrison on 0426 219 275.
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Ice-creams will be on sale Mondays and Fridays, starting Week 2, 20th October, during lunchtime.
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School Disco will be on Friday 28th November, and the ticket price is $8.00, including food.
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Monday 24th and Tuesday 25th November will be our Second Hand Book Sale. Clean out now and we will be
happy to take your books/DVDs to recycle to a good home.
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Please remember the Skipathon will be held on the 14th November.
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Next P&C Meeting will be held on Wednesday 26th November at 7pm.
We will be discussing expenditures and fundraising for 2015.
Melinda Whiteside
P&C President
melindawhiteside@bigpond.com
0439 922 228
P&C Art Fundraiser — Greeting Cards, Calendars and more!
We are doing a fundraising campaign with Kids Card Designs. Your child has produced a fantastic piece of art, which will be
sent home for you to see along with an order form.
The artwork can be turned into a whole range of useful products including – iPhone cases, iPad, iPod and iPad Mini
cases, a fabulous ready made Recipe book with your child’s art or a family photo on the front cover Greeting Cards,
Calendars, write on/wipe off Magnetic fridge planners, handy sized Diaries and for you to order.
These fundraising products are unique as they will feature artwork designed by your child or a family photo, and will provide a
lasting memento for you to give as a gift or keep for yourselves.
Artwork and order forms will go home together, please return all orders, payments and artwork by the date outlined on the
order form.
To place an order, please see the following:
1. Please return the order form, art and payment together to your child’s classroom.
2. Please DO NOT fold or staple the artwork as this damages the artwork, which can affect final images.
3. For families, please return all siblings artwork, orders and payments compiled together (please not
stapled), handed in by one child.
Should you have order queries please contact: orders@kidscarddesigns.com.au or 0435 240 270
This is a healthy fundraising venture where kids get to use their creativity to raise funds for our school, and we encourage you
to get on board.
Thank you for your support.
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