North Perth Primary School Albert Street North Perth WA 6006 Phone: (08) 9328 7104 Facsimile: (08) 9328 8166 Email: northperth.ps@education.wa.edu.au www.northperthprimary.edu.au
Parent Newsletter Issue 3
2 March 2016
Inspiring young minds, creating possibilities Our school has been a buzz this term with performances by Peter Combes and Constable Care, and many exciting sporting activities. At North Perth Primary School we encourage all students to be active and ensure the minimum two hours of physical activity during the school week is exceeded by providing a wide variety of sporting opportunities. The following activities have already formed part of our physical education focus: weekly physical education and sport sessions; basketball and hockey sporting clinics; after-school cricket, hockey and tennis sessions; the Uniactive before-school program; a visit by three players from the Dockers; selected students played at the WACA; and free tickets for school families to attend a Perth Linx home game. As we’re only half-way through the term there are still many more activities planned including: Uni-active movement skills assessment of all Kindergarten, Pre-primary and Year 1 students; Ride2School Day; tennis clinics during physical education lessons next week; the T20 Blast cricket competition and the Interm Swimming program after Easter. If you would like to know more about the Physical Education Program or would like to support the program, please contact our Physical Education specialist teacher, George Naumovski.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The school will be closed on Monday 7 March due to the Labour Day Public Holiday. KEY DATES Friday 4 March Monday 7 March Tuesday 8 March Wednesday 9 March Thursday 10 March Monday 14 March Tuesday 15 March Wednesday 16 March Friday 18 March
INTERM SWIMMING Pre-primary to Year 6 30 March—8 April $42.00 Payment due by 18 March
National Ride2School Day Public Holiday—Labour Day Tennis Clinics conducted during phys ed his week Assembly Year 2 Room 6 Reading Eggs Subscription closes today Evacuation Drill Canteen Committee 9.15am (rescheduled) Triple P Seminar #2 12.30pm HARMONY DAY Uniform Shop 8.30—9.00am Interm Swimming (PP—Year 6) closes today
School Banking Wednesdays 8.15am in the school library
NORTH PERTH DYNAMITES REGISTRATION/INFO MORNING Date: Time: Where:
This Friday 4 March 8:15am - 8:45am Courtyard outside Rooms 9 & 10
If you are interested in playing Netta (Years 3 & 4) or Netball (Years 5 & 6) with our school club, the NP Dynamites, come and see us in the courtyard area outside Rooms 9 & 10 on Friday morning. We will have information about the up and coming season (Terms 2 & 3) and be taking names for registration so we know how many teams to nominate in the competition which is held at Matthews Netball Centre, in Shenton Park.
TOP 10 TIPS FOR PARENTS
READING EGGS SUBSCRIPTION
ABC Reading Eggs is an online interactive and fun reading program for early readers. It includes interactive animations, fun games, great songs and lots of rewards.
When your child wants to show you something, stop what you are doing and pay attention to your child. It is important to spend frequent, small amounts of time with your child doing things that you both enjoy. Give your child lots of physical affection – children often like hugs, cuddles and holding hands. Talk to your child about things he or she is interested in and share aspects of your day with your child. Give your child lots of descriptive praise when they do something you would like to see more of e.g. “Thanks for doing what I asked straight away”. Children are more likely to misbehave when they are bored so provide lots of engaging indoor and outdoor activities for your child e.g. playdough, colouring in, cardboard boxes, dress ups, cubby houses, etc. Teach your child new skills by first showing the skill yourself, then giving your child opportunities to learn the new skill. For example, speak politely to each other in the home. Then prompt your child to speak politely e.g. say “please” or “thank you”, and praise your child for their efforts. Set clear limits on your child’s behaviour. Sit down and have a family discussion on the rules in the home. Let your child know what the consequences will be if they break the rules. If your child misbehaves, stay calm and give them a clear instruction to stop misbehaving and tell them what you would like them to do instead e.g. “Stop fighting; play nicely with each other.” Praise your child if they stop. If they do not stop, follow through with an appropriate consequence. Have realistic expectations. All children misbehave at times and it is inevitable that you will have some discipline hassles. Trying to be a perfect parent can set you up for frustration and disappointment. Look after yourself. It is difficult to be a calm relaxed parent if you are stressed, anxious or depressed. Try to find time every week to let yourself unwind or do something you enjoy.
Prepared by Professor Matt Sanders, founder of the Triple P- Positive Parenting Program©, and colleagues at the University of Queensland. For further information visit the website www.triplep.net.
The school has negotiated a reduced subscription for 2016 of $20 per student which will provide access to all parts of the Reading Eggs website at home and school. This is a significant saving on the usual $79.95 for a 12 month subscription. A letter and payment envelope has been distributed to all students in Kindergarten, Pre-primary, Year 1 and Year 2. Parents who would like to take advantage of this offer are requested to return the payment envelope by Wednesday 9 March. More information regarding this online reading program is available from your child’s teacher and www.readingeggs.com.au.
UNIFORM SHOP OPEN Wednesday 16 March 8.30—9.00am
There will be a free healthy breakfast to help celebrate National Ride2School Day. Breakfast will be served 7.45am to 8.30am in the undercover area. MERIT CERTIFICATE RECIPIENTS. Sascha B, Xavier K, Silke B, Aleksa P, Ruby K, Xavier M, Marley W, Marcus O, Jonathan W, Siaan L, Linda D, Luca N, Oliver B, Maisie K, Dustin L, Matthew P, Milo K, Clancy D, Harry K, Ella V, Harry L, Olivia B, J’aime F, Izaan M, Niamh B & Seb B Music Award: Year 5 Room 14 MOUNT LAWLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Prospective Primary Parent Information Mt Lawley SHS is holding an information evening at the high school on Thursday 31 March at 6.30 pm for any parent of the primary school who is interested in learning about what Mt Lawley has to offer. This will be a short presentation with the chance to ask questions of staff and students at the school. It will be held in the new Year 9 building and should last no more than 90 minutes with questions. Thank you: The P & C Meeting on 16/02/16 approved funding for the nature playground on the east bank of the school oval between the current sandpit and staff car park.
Tea and coffee will be available before and after the talk. All parents from all years are welcome to attend.