Bindoon Bulle n 19 Learners Way BINDOON WA 6502 Telephone: 08 9576 1097 Facsimile: 08 9576 1229 Email: bindoon.ps@education.wa.edu.au www.bindoonprimaryschool.wa.edu.au 30th Oct 2014 Newsletter 19 In this Issue: • School Board Nominations • School Community Survey • School Fees • Internet Use at Home • For Sale— Pin up boards • Dental Van • P & C News • Art in the Park Upcoming Events: Bindoon Primary School Board Nomination • Assembly Y3/4 7th Nov • School Disco 13th Nov • Intergenerational Day 14th Nov • School Development Day 17th Nov NO STUDENTS I, ___________________________________________(FULL NAME) wish to nominate for the Bindoon Primary School Board. Please add a few sentences about yourself, including what you believe you can contribute to the School Board: Dear Parents/Carers Hairy Tale Rock Everyone is looking forward to the stage production of Hairy Tale Rock at the Bindoon Town Hall both this afternoon and this evening. You will be highly entertained by the lively performances by students! Students and school staff have put in many hours in preparation for this special event. There are still a few seats available for this evening’s performance which begins at 6:30pm. Important Message: Parent Nominations for School Board by Friday 7 November. Nominations are now called for four parent representatives to be on the Bindoon Primary School Board as part of the transition to becoming an Independent Public School. The School Board will consist of four parent representatives and three staff representatives (including the principal). Once the parent and staff representatives have been appointed, the Board will nominate two further community representatives. This means there will be nine Board members altogether. If more than four parents nominate for the school Board, elections will be conducted. In the first year, half the school Board will be nominated for one year and half for two years. This will allow for continuity. The two parent representatives who receive the most votes will be offered the two year appointment, or the two year term will be decided by consensus if a vote is not necessary. Nominations close on Friday 7 November. Parents can self-nominate, or be nominated by others. If you nominate another person please ensure you have their permission to do so. If you wish to nominate please complete the form which can be found elsewhere in this newsletter and return to the front office or email to Bindoon.PS@education.wa.edu.au. Please add a few sentences saying what you could contribute as a member of the School Board. What you say will be published in the next newsletter if a vote is required. Once the Board is established, the full Terms of Reference will be established. This is an opportunity for parents to influence the general direction of Bindoon Primary School. There will be an induction process for Board members and one hour Board meetings twice each term. If you wish to have more information please call in to see me, or telephone 9576 1097. School Council Bindoon Primary School wishes to acknowledge the contributions by the parent representatives on the Bindoon Primary School Council over the last two years. These parents are Gordon Houston (School Council Chair), Gretchen Brocklehurst, Donelle Martin and Renee Cover. The school also sends it’s sincere thanks to Councillor Sandra Clarke who has attended School Council meetings over the last two years and been very supportive of the school. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________ Signed:______________________________ Date:_____________________ Students of the Week: Term 4 Week 1 Students of the Week: Term 4 Week 2 School Community Survey A school community survey of parents, students and staff will be undertaken from Monday 3 November until Friday 21 November. The purpose of the survey is to find out community perceptions of the school, and to find out where the school is doing well and where the school needs to improve. It is preferable that you complete the survey on-line at http://www.schoolsurvey.edu.au/s/Bindoon or you can complete a paper version. The survey will be open on-line from Monday 3 November. An email with the survey link attached will be sent to those who have provided an email address to the school. Please find attached a copy of the survey with this newsletter. All public schools in Western Australia are mandated to complete this school community survey before the completion of 2014. The School Board will analyse the survey results and make necessary adjustments to the school’s directions. The results will be seen on the My Schools web site next year. We encourage all parents to complete the survey and thank you in anticipation. Leadership Camp – 24 and 25 October Many thanks to the School Chaplain, Doug McGhee, teachers Debra Whitely and Taryn Fletcher for supervising the Leadership Camp for our student leaders—Student Councillors, Choir Captains, Faction Captains and Vice Captains. The twenty one students enjoyed a variety of team building activities at school and at the camp-over at Wannamal. School Fees A reminder to parents/carers that school fees are now overdue. So far, the school has received 37% of expected fees . The school is reliant on these important funds to help cover the costs of educating your children. Internet Use at Home It has been reported to the school that some students are engaging in inappropriate internet use with social media at home. The school wishes to remind parents to be vigilant about how their children use the internet. Please ensure your children are using the internet in a safe way. Pin up and White Boards Bindoon Primary School has a number of used white boards and pin up boards for sale. Please come to the front office if you wish to view the items; or make an offer if you are interested in purchasing one of these items. School Development Day A reminder that students are not to attend school on Monday 17 November as it is a School Development Day. School staff will be analysing student academic achievement data and beginning to plan for 2015 and beyond. Safety Using Playground Equipment After School A reminder to parents whose children use playground equipment after school hours, that you are responsible for the safety of your children and need to supervise them while on the playground equipment. DENTAL VAN: The dental van is currently at Bindoon Primary School. If your child has been issued with an enrolment form, could you please tick either yes or no, complete the form and medical history if yes, sign and return to the School Office as soon as possible. P & C NEWS BINDOON SHOW UPDATE Many thanks to those who volunteered their time at this years’ Bindoon Show. Your valuable contribution, once again helped make our day the success it was. On that note we are pleased to announce that the profit for the day was $1414.49. Congratulations to Lisa Symington who won our raffle prize of 2 x canvas camp chairs, proudly donated by Betta Canvas. FAMILY PORTRAIT PHOTOS Family Portrait Photos are to take place on Sunday 23rd November in the school staff room. For $20 you will receive a 10x13” family portrait. For bookings please call Jo Kavanagh on 0427760359 by Wednesday 12th November. FREE OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT Saturday evening the 29th November, on the school oval, we will be screening ‘The Polar Express’ starring Tom Hanks. Hamburgers, drinks, popcorn & ice creams will be available to purchase on the night. UNIFORM SHOP The P and C extends its thanks to Wendy Day for remaining on as our Uniform Officer for another year. Parents in the year 5/6 class are reminded to please return the forms regarding preferences for the school Leavers shirts ASAP. CANTEEN NEWS Thanks to all the parents and children who use our canteen services and those who volunteer their time to assist us. If you would like to volunteer or just have a chat about our current menu or options please contact Trish on Tuesdays and Fridays. We have some new menu options this term. Taco Salad and Noodle Salad are available each Tuesday and Friday. We also have a new range of ice creams coming in which are all listed in the Amber category of the traffic light system. Our “Nothing But Lemonade” Nudies are being discontinued so we will only have Tropical and Apple and Blackcurrant available until further notice. We apologise for the inconvenience. P and C MEETING Our next P and C meeting will be held on the 18th November 1.30pm at the school staff room. We encourage all parents and caregivers to attend. Kind regards Jenny Kuhn Principal LAST CALL Our Teen Triple P Workshops will run between 1:00 and 3:00 on Wednesday 5/11, 26/11 and 10/12. If you still haven’t registered but would like to attend please phone the school to let us know you will be coming and then show up for the first workshop on Wednesday. School Banking is available every Tuesday (until the end of November) at recess in the undercover area. Enclosed in the newsletter is Pigg’s Savings Surprises sheet to encourage students to save. No matter how much or little you bank you receive a stamp and when you reach piggy’s face you collect your surprise. The Library is still in desperate need of clean 2LTR Plastic Milk Bottles. Please bring in your clean empty bottles to the office. THANK YOU