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- Important date for Term 2
- NAIDOC Community Picnic
- Kindy Enrolments for 2024
- P&C News
- Canteen Term 2
- New Connect App
- SZapp Update - Important Information
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- Term 2 Planner
National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week
Last Friday 26 May was National Sorry Day, which was first recognised in 1998, one year after the ‘Bringing them Home’ report was tabled in Parliament. National Sorry Day recognises and reflects upon the impact of the arrival of the first Europeans on First Nations people. It also recognises those people in the Stolen Generation and the ongoing hurt that many First Nation families experienced when families were separated by the Government.
This week is National Reconciliation Week and classes will be building their knowledge and understanding of the ongoing journey to have strong relationships between indigenous and non-indigenous people. We are making the most of this opportunity to understand what we can do to achieve reconciliation. This year’s theme is “Be Brave, Make Change”.
Create a class window display depicting the colours of the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander flags. There will also be additional information about National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week.
Winter sickness
With winter around the corner there are a considerable amount of germs around. Please remember to keep your children at home should they be unwell and only return to school when they have no symptoms.
Staffing Update
A huge welcome back to Mrs Lahti who recommenced work last week following surgery. Mrs Lahti is on a return-to-work plan, building up her days to 4 days a week by Week 9. It was great to see how excited the students were on her first day back. I would like to thank Mrs Fraser, who stepped in seamlessly into the position, we really appreciate her commitment to our students and she will be missed.
Miss Hanrahan and Ms Strating are continuing their recovery, and we wish them all the best with this. The following will continue until the end of Term 2:
- Mrs Reid will continue as Associate Principal.
- Ms Segon will continue as class teacher in Room 6
- Mrs Forbes and Mrs Sublet will continue to be the class teachers in Room 18
National Opinion Survey
The National School Opinion Survey is one way of finding out how you believe the school is doing to support your children in their learning and development. It is also your opportunity to give us some comments about what you think of the school and where you would like us to be in the future. Please click on the following link to complete the survey:
https://www.schoolsurvey.edu.au/s/t2PwdAAJ
Please complete the survey by 3:00 pm on Friday 16 June 2023.
Uniform Policy
Fostering school pride helps students to satisfy the need to belong. Being a part of something larger than yourself, a part of something that in some significant way defines you, will amplify your sense of self and afford your perspective, attachment and acceptance. Children don’t just go to a school, they go to a particular and specific school.
It takes little to see that a uniform gives children the perfect mechanism to display that sense of belonging and to be seen by others and their peers as the embodiment of our school’s values. In being the same for all they ask a school population to treat all equally.
It’s fantastic to see students wearing the full school uniform at Joondalup Primary school. We hope that this will continue into the cooler months too.
Pyjama Day – Thursday 1 June 2023
For the first day of winter, students can wear their pyjamas to school. We ask that students bring a gold coin donation, which will be donated to our sister school in Cambodia.
Please note, students must still wear closed in shoes, slippers, ugg boots etc.
Cyber Safety insert
With the previous Newsletter, I provided a document for parents that included 5 tips to keeping our children safe when they are online. This was from the following safety website - https://esafety.gov.au/parents.
This website provides valuable advice to parents on how to talk to our children about online safety. This also includes cartoon videos for younger children. Topics include cyberbullying, online gaming, unwanted online contact etc.
Throughout the year, classroom teachers will also deliver age-appropriate lessons on online safety.
School Development Day
Please remember that Friday 2 June is a School Development Day, so no children come to school.
Mr Britton
Principal
If you notice any suspicious activity on School Grounds, please contact Security on 9264 4771 or the Police on 131 444.
The Year 3 students in Rooms 4 and 5 had a fabulous time exploring the past at the Wanneroo Regional Museum last Tuesday 23 May. The students discovered the importance of Lake Joondalup to the Noongar people and the migrants that came later. The students learnt a Noongar “Welcome” song and how to draw traditional symbols, they also looked at how things have changed over time such as telephones (some teachers and parents all too familiar with the ‘old’ ways). Everyone had an amazing day!
Mrs Zyrucha, Mrs Fraser and Mrs Lahti
Year 3 Teachers
On Friday 12 May selected students represented the school at the Interschool Cross Country at Quinns Rocks Primary School. The team was picked using the placings from the school’s Faction Cross Country Carnival. The students who competed on the day, performed brilliantly and gave 100% effort.
A special mention to Jaxon R from Year 5 who finished 2nd overall with an amazing performance. Logan T from Year 3 was a last-minute call up and performed admirably, competing in the Year 4 race and finishing 22nd out of the 35 competitors. A special moment for all who were there to witness. All five Year 3 girls finished in the top 15. Watch out in the years to come!
Joondalup Primary School finished 5th out of 7 schools. Next year we are aiming to climb the rankings. Throughout the day, the behaviour of the students was something to admire and showed how respectful and responsible Joondalup Primary School students are.
Thank you to all students who competed. I was extremely proud of your efforts.
A special thanks to Sue Egan who does amazing work with running club on Wednesdays and Fridays and did extra training sessions leading into cross country.
Winter Lightning Carnival
In Senior Sport, the students have been vying for positions in their chosen sports for the Winter Lightning Carnival. The sports this year will be AFL, soccer, netball and touch rugby. We will be competing against Currambine Primary School. Teams will be announced shortly with the students who have been selected.
This year the event will be held at HBF Arena on Friday 23 June.
Upcoming Physical Education lessons
Starting Week 7 of this term, Years 3 to 6 students will have a specialised touch rugby coach come to the school. I have been able to organise this through the sporting schools grant and I hope that all students will enjoy the experience.
Mr Morrey
Physical Education Teacher
Over the past few weeks the students have been exploring the world of music, focusing on different cultures and time periods. Through listening and analysis the students have explored how music plays a diverse and important role in various societies. We have explored how different combinations of musical elements, like rhythm, texture, and dynamics, can communicate specific meanings and moods. By delving into these concepts, our students have gained a deeper appreciation for the power of music and its ability to convey emotions and stories. We have also recently received a new 3 octive alto xylophone in the classroom. The students have enjoyed learning and playing new and familiar songs on this instrument.
Mr Sutherland
Music Teacher
Dear Parents,
Your school photo day is coming! Approximately two weeks prior to the photo day every student will receive a personalised flyer to bring home 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.
Order EARLY for sibling photography
Sibling photos can ONLY be ordered online. Once you receive the personalised flyers for your children, it is imperative that you order your sibling photo early to avoid missing out! There is a physical limit in the school schedule to how many sibling photos can be taken. Once the maximum capacity of sibling orders has been reached, no more sibling orders can be placed.
If maximum capacity is not reached, sibling orders close 12pm midday sharp, one business day prior to the first photo day.
The school or the photographers cannot accept late orders for sibling photography. Please do not ask as your request simply cannot be accommodated.
Order EARLY for discount photo day prices
Order your photos within 10 calendar days of photo day to receive discount photo day prices. 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.
| Thursday 1 June | Pyjama Day (Gold coin donation) |
| Friday 2 June | School Development Day - No Students |
| Monday 5 June | Public Holiday - WA Day |
| Friday 9 June | Kaboom Incursion |
| Monday 12 June & Thursday 15 June | Kapture School Photos |
| Tuesday 20 June | King's Park Excursion (Years 1 & 2) |
| Thursday 29 June | NAIDOC Community picnic (12:20 pm) |
| Friday 30 June | Last day of Term 2 |
Joondalup Schools P&C Association are seeking to fill two vital positions – President and Secretary. Both roles are currently occupied, so there will be a hand over of these positions.
We pride ourselves on being a very welcoming P&C, so even if you have never had any P&C experience, we encourage you to consider joining us!
Our P&C enjoys a strong relationship with both schools as well as solid parent and community involvement. Your participation in the P&C is one of many ways in which you can have a direct, personal contribution to your child’s education.
P & C PRESIDENT ROLE
The role of the P&C President is to offer leadership to all aspects of the P&C and assist in providing support to Joondalup Schools in achieving the school goals.
- Convene and chair monthly P&C meetings
- Signatory to P&C bank accounts
- The public face of the P&C handling all external enquiries
- Providing leadership in developing a vision of where the P&C is heading and what strategies will be implemented to facilitate its success
- Developing a collaborative relationship with the school principals, deputy principals and teaching staff
- Planning meetings and following up on actions from previous meetings in conjunction/ consultation with the executive team
- Effectively manage any P&C paid employees e.g. Canteen workers
Time Commitment – 8-10 hours per month
P & C SECRETARY ROLE
- Management of membership within WACSSO website
- Email meeting reminders prior to meetings
- Attend and document monthly P&C meetings
- Upload all minutes and reports to Tidy HQ system
- Allocate tasks post meeting to members via Tidy HQ system
- Checking P&C mail (twice/month) and distributing to relevant person
Time Commitment – 4-5 hours per month
If you are interested in considering either of these roles, please contact any of the below:
- Julie Patton (Vice President) 0400 689 999
- Joanne Salmons (Current Secretary) 0434 571 940 / josalmons78@hotmail.com
- Jen Coyle (Fundraising Manager) 0403 904 157 / jenny@devahasdinpr.com.au
- Natalie Hatton (ESC Principal) hatton@education.wa.edu.au
- Andrew Britton (JPS Principal) britton@education.wa.edu.au
The next P&C Meeting is on Wednesday 7 June at 7:00 pm in Joondalup Schools staffroom.
P&C FUNDS – WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
Over the last few years, thanks to your support for our fundraising, you have helped our P&C fund the following at our schools:
- Joondalup ESC equipment
- Interschool sports uniforms
- Annual Year 6 Camp contribution
- Kindy Playground contribution
- Literacy program materials
- Adventure Week contribution
- JPS play equipment
- Ongoing canteen support
PLUS, the P&C proudly funded the entire Nature Play obstacle course.
Every cent raised goes back into our schools!
Thank you for the support…and don’t forget to grab some chocolates in our latest fundraiser https://joondalupschoolspandc.org.au
· We made it easier than ever to use, and you will now stay logged in until you log out.
· All your school info is now available in one single app, with quick access to notices, learning content, and calendar events.
· Check your children’s notices from the school and upcoming events all from your mobile device.
The new features can be accessed by updating to the latest version of Connect Now or if, you don’t have it yet, download it from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
There is a new version of SZapp available for Android and IOS Devices. Please ensure that you have updated to this version to assure you receive communications from the school.
If you are using an Android Device, you will need to uninstall the old app and install the new version.
IOS Devices (iPhones) will be able to update without requiring a re-install.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we are confident that the improvements in the new version will make it worth it.
Please find guide on how to install and register/login to SZapp here:
If you experience any difficulties with completing this process, please reach out to Schoolzine using support@schoolzine.com. To assist with your query, they ask that you provide a description of the issue you are facing, the email address you are using when facing this issue and a screenshot of the issue.