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Doubleview Times
Edition # 17
Term 4
Week 6
Doubleview Primary School
203 St Brigid’s Terrace
Doubleview WA 6018
Tel: 9446 1009 Fax: 9446 6205
19th November 2014
Email:
Doubleview.PS@education.wa.edu.au
Web: doubleviewps.wa.edu.au
Education Security: 9264 4771 9264 4632
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
I would like to thank those parents who completed the online school surveys last term. Your responses and information gleaned from
those responses will assist the school in its future planning.
A special acknowledgement must be made concerning Mr Brendon Piesse who will be undertaking a secondment to the School
Curriculum & Standards Authority each Friday until the end of the school year. I am sure Brendon will use this experience to assist our
own school in its professional understanding of curriculum issues.
As the school moves towards its Independent Public School status in 2015, it is looking for expressions of interest from parents and
community members for the formation of the School Board in 2015. The Board will meet immediately after school each term and when
additional meetings are required. If you would like to register your interest or obtain information concerning this position, please
contact Mr Greg Fisher on 94461009.
REMEMBRANCE DAY 2014
A big thank you to Mrs Abadi and the school choir for their performance at the Scarborough RSL on Remembrance day. The student
council also assisted with the sale of poppies for students and staff to commemorate this special day.
SCHOOL OVAL MOWING
The school mowing contractors have requested that we ask parents and students not to be present on the school ovals before
8.30am while school contract mowing is taking place. Contractors have raised concerns about students being close to mowing
activities and the danger that this presents. Students should not be on the school grounds at these times.
SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT DAYS DURING 2015
The following days in consultation with the Ocean Net group of schools have been set aside as school development, pupil free days in
2015.
Term One
—
Thursday 29th of January and Friday 30th of January
Term Two
—
Monday 20th of April
Term Three —
Monday 20th of July
Term Four —
Monday 12th of October and Friday 18th of December
Greg Fisher
.
WRITE 4 FUN COMPETITION
Well done to all students who participated in this competition. There were over 12,000
entries and Doubleview Primary School was recognised for outstanding writing, as less
than 2% of schools showed the same level of achievement. 38 students passed the first
round, and Oscar Holt (pictured right) in Year 5, Room 14 was awarded a certificate for
Excellence in Writing. Oscar was placed in the top 4% of entries for his writing. A Certificate
of Excellence for the school was presented to Head Boys Blayd Turner (second right) and
Tim Hogan, and Head Girls Zoe Colmer (far right) and Meg Case. Congratulations go to all
students involved for their outstanding efforts.
Greg Fisher
FRUIT AND VEG WEEK
During Fruit and Veg Week in September, both Year 2 classes designed a poster to
persuade people to include more fruit and vegetables in their diets and to promote a
healthy lifestyle. Posters were submitted to the WA Institute of Sport poster competition.
Logan Jackson (pictured right, with Mr Fisher and Mrs Clanton) from Room 5 had his
poster selected for inclusion in the calendar which will be produced from the winner’s
entries. Congratulations Logan!
INTERSCHOOL SPORT SHIRTS
There are a number of Interschool Sport shirts which have not been returned to the school. Please check
if you have any shirts at home and return them to the office as soon as possible. Thank you.
FEE, FI FO, FUM - THE GIANT
VISITED OUR
PP/KINDY CLASS!
This term in the Kindy/Pre Primary Class,
we have been learning about Jack and
the Beanstalk. We were so excited about
the friendly Giant that we wrote him a
letter and asked him to visit us. The
next day we saw a strange, very tall man
with huge feet and a big beard walking
around our playground, and then he
walked into our classroom! He gave us
some huge giant’s footprints
which we used for measuring
in our maths activity and real
beans from his beanstalk! We
were so excited for the rest
of the day! Thanks for
visiting us Mr Giant!
2014 Graduation Information
Friday 12 December
Ceremony
9.00am – 11.15am
New Undercover Assembly Area
Morning Tea
11.15am – 12 Noon in the Old Hall
Luncheon
12.30 – 2.30 at Al Fornetto Restaurant
Dress Code
School Uniform - Leavers’ Shirt, shorts/skirt and regular shoes
More detailed information will be sent home with the students in the coming weeks
CHURCHLANDS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
Year 6&7 Orientation Days: Year 6—Monday 1 December
OR
Year 7—Thursday 27 November OR
Tuesday 2 December
Friday 28 November
Term 4 Orientation Day:
Orientation days are: Year 7: Thursday 27th November
Year 6: Monday 1st December
Churchlands Senior High School Tours :
The final General School Tour date is Friday 21 November (Term 4, Week 6)
For further information, please call Leanne Rushforth on 9445 4365 or email
lrushforth@churchlands.wa.edu.au or visit www.churchlands.wa.edu.au
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
OSHClub operate a before and after school care program on the school site. For more
information go to www.oshcclub.com.au or phone 9261 3200.
P & C Pen
Week 6 already and there is a hint of Christmas in the air!
EVENING ON THE GREEN
This year’s event will be on Thursday 18 December from 4.30pm until 7.00pm. Once again,
we will be having face painters, tattoo artists, bouncy castles, ice creams and slushies.
Bring a picnic and enjoy our great school community. Our very own Dean Denton will
provide relaxing tunes accompanied by students from the school. Put this one in your
diary, as it’s always a great way to finish off the school year.
DOUBLEVIEW CHEMMART
Buy any Chemmart branded product and part proceeds go to your P&C. Please support
our local Chemmart Chemist.
BUBBLER DEALS
When you shop online at bubbler.com.au, your purchase generates a 5% donation to
your P&C, so get shopping!
CANTEEN
A big thank you to all the volunteers who have helped out in the Canteen this year - your
efforts have been greatly appreciated! Don’t forget - you can order online at
www.ouronlinecanteen.com.au.
P&C MEETING
The P&C will be holding its last meeting for the year on Monday 24 November in the
school Staff Room at 7.30pm. This meeting will be strongly based around putting together
a calendar of events for fundraising in 2015. We encourage all parents with any ideas to
come along and share them with the group. The P&C plays a very important role in
financially supporting the school to give all children the best opportunities.
RIDE TO SCHOOL DAY
With the weather being so great this time of year, there will be another Ride to
School Day on Friday 5 December.
Darren Holt
P&C President
CHAOS TO CALM LIVE SEMINAR WORKSHOP
Join this live parenting seminar that is unlike anything else available in the parenting community. This live face to face event is
NOT about how to control your child’s behaviour—it’s about how to control YOURS! Join us for this transformational one day
workshop that will teach you how to get to the core of your parental stress and how to change your thoughts and seek out your
calm. For more information visit http://parentalstress.com.au/resource/chaso-to-calm-live-seminar-workshop/ or on facebook
https://www.facebook.com.ParentalStressCentre.
Venue:
Date:
Time:
Travelodge, 417 Hay Street, Perth
Sunday, 23 November 2014
9am—5pm (Doors open 8.15am)
2014 TERM PLANNER—Term 4
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
6
17/11
Bike Ed
18/11
Assembly SC
Growth & Dev Yrs 6/7
19/11
20/11
21/11
7
24/11
Bike Ed
25/11
Growth & Dev Yrs 6/7
26/11
The West Excurs Yr 5/6
27/11
Churchlands SHS Visit
Yr 7
28/11
Beach Carnival
8
1/12
2/12
Bike Ed
Assembly Yr 1 Rm 9
Churchlands SHS Visit Growth & Dev Yrs 6/7
Yr 6
3/12
4/12
5/12
K/P Xmas Concert 10am
Walk/Ride to School
9
8/12
Bike Ed
Piano Concert –Hall
11.30
9/12
Parent Helpers Morning Tea
10/12
11/12
16/12
Awards Presentation –PM
17/12
18/12
Evening on the Green
12/12
Year 6 & 7 Graduation
Assembly 9am
Morning Tea 11.15am-12
Graduation Lunch 12.30
19/12
Pupil Free Day
10 15/12
Aqua Fun Day
VACATION SWIMMING CLASSES
Department of Education swimming programs (1 & 2) begin 29 December 2014 and
run until 23 January 2015. Enrolments close 17 & 24 November. Enrol online at
education.wa.edu.au/swimming.
SAVERPLUS PROGRAM: To parents and caregivers—you may be eligible to join a local savings program that
matches every dollar you save, up to $500. The Department of Education wishes to offer eligible parents the
opportunity to participate in Saver Plus. This a free ten month program that provides you with financial
education, budgeting and saving tips to assist you to: build your skills around managing money, become a
regular saver and reach a savings goal.
For further information, please contact your local Saver Plus Worker on 1300 610 355 or at saverplus@bsl.org.au.
WOODLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL 50th Anniversary Fete
Saturday November 29 from 9.30am to 3.30pm at Woodlands Primary School, 7 Bentwood Ave,
Woodlands. There will be food, stalls, pet parade, dunking machine, games and much more.
Check our facebook page for more information or email woodlandspandc@gmail.com.
COMMUNTIY NOTICES
Scarborough Out Of School Hours Care: Catering for children from Kindy to Year 7. For more information please
call Children’s Services at the City of Stirling on 9205 8555 or visit www.stirling.wa.gov.au.
Crochet/Knitting Club: For Years 4-7, held in DPS Art Room after school. Learn to knit/crochet small squares to
join for small blankets for children in wheelchairs and PMH babies. Bring along a ball of 8ply wool/acrylic and size
5.5mm or 6mm needles or crochet hook. Donations of wool will be gratefully accepted. Parents and Grandparents
are welcome to come along. Further information is available from Jennifer on 0401 678 980.
Preparation & Revision Courses: For Year 6 & 7 students, held during the January break at Hale School, Christ
Church Grammar and All Saint’s College. For further information visit www.mastermindaustralia.com.au or call Dr
Robert Hallam on 0488 102 907 or 9486 1377.
Aladdin Christmas Pantomime: Performances are from December 6th to 20th at Hackett Hall, Draper Street (off
Underwood Avenue), Floreat. Featuring Chung Wah Dance and starring the Beidatsch family! Book tickets at
http://grads.org.au or contact Arnold Wong, Production Manager on 0417 276 653.
Holiday Swim Programme: Hale Swim School is offering a Holiday Splash Programme with small classes and
enthusiastic qualified swimming instructors. Sessions run during January from 8am to 11am. For further
information, call Sara on 9347 0191 or email learntoswim@hale.wa.edu.au or refer to the Hale School website.