14 December 2022

Newsletter Articles

Dates to Remember

Please refer to the side panel “School Calendar” section for the “live” calendar of events for information

Principal’s Introduction

Goodbyes and Best Wishes

I would like to take this final opportunity for the year to thank parents, students, community members and staff for your sterling efforts over this year. It certainly has been an interesting year commencing with the fantastic ‘Wild on Wilding’ City of Stirling event at Jackson-Wilding Park. We then were impacted by COVID with class closures and home schooling for some. Once we recovered from this we were able to return to a much more normal program.

There are so many people to thank I would like to single out several who have been absolutely wonderful. Karen Tucknott, Nick Stenhouse, Sharon Singleton, Laura D’Alonzo-Barkley, Meagan MacKenzie and Wendy Clouston who are fantastic people to work with and do a great job around the Administration area. All the teachers and staff have been fantastic. Aren’t we fortunate to have such a wonderful team of teachers and great support crew backing them up. I cannot speak more highly of this brilliant staff group.

A big thank you to Laurie Mccallum and all the P&C team who work so tirelessly for our school running all the many activities that support our children and the school. The P&C ran a most successful Easter Raffle and Colour Run as well as the Canteen, Uniform Shop, Bookclub and Booklist right at the start of the year.

Sincere thanks to Callan Rose who has led our School Board for a third year. This year we were able to undertake training welcoming new Parent member Renae Hughes who replaced Jason Davies. I am pleased to announce that Denise Sanders has been re-elected to the Board along with Corinne Roberts. The Board ensures the school keeps focus on the Business Plan and supports the governance of the school.

We sadly say goodbye to several staff who are leaving us at the end of the year. Teachers, Thomas Scoulidis, Michele Henrick, Education Assistants Isabelle Roberts, Chantelle Neal, Lynne Caira and School Psych Dylan Roggio. We will miss them all and wish them all the best in the future.

All the class structures, classroom allocations and student placements have concluded and are under lock and key till we announce these on Booklist Day – Monday 30th January next year. Classes are not announced any earlier given that late changes are possible.

For all those students, staff and families who are not with us next year please take our very best wishes and appreciation for your contributions to the school. You will always be part of the Newborough family. Keep in touch and know you will be warmly welcomed back as a visitor to our school.

I wish everyone a very safe, enjoyable and Merry Christmas, New Year and holiday break.

School Reopens in 2023

Office staff and Administration commence on Friday 27th January 2023 at 9:00am the day after the Australia Day Public holiday on Thursday 26th January. Teachers resume on Monday 30th January. Class lists will be posted on classroom doors on Monday 30th January to coincide with Booklist and Second Hand Uniform Shop. These will be open from 9:00 – 11:00am.

Queens Jubilee Tree Planting Opening

Last Friday the 9th of December the school had a special afternoon assembly to recognise Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee and the Federal Government grant honouring this special occasion. We were fortunate to obtain an $8 000 grant that allowed us to plant 60 local Banksias with each of our 15 classes planting four trees each. There are 30 Banksia attenuatta (Candlestick) and 30 Banksia Menziessi (Firewood) that will each grow to about two metres tall. These have been mulched, reticulated, fertilized enclosed with strong tree guards with the ground soundly prepared. Tree Planting Day occurred back on 19th of August coinciding with National Tree Planting Day and the most optimal time to plant during the Noongar season of Djilba when the ground is moist and followed by regular rainfall. Now in Birak and heading into Bunnuru, the hottest part of the year, the young trees are growing vigorously and look very healthy.

All classes from Pre-primary to year six attended the opening that included songs by the choir ‘Walk Together’ and the ‘Tree Song’. We were joined by special guests Ms. Felicity Mitchell representing Ms. Kate Chaney the Federal Member for Curtin, Mr. Stuart Aubrey, MLA Member for Scarborough; Mr. Steve Watson, Director of Education; Councillor Karlo Perkov, City of Stirling and Mr. Simon Zuvich, from the Aboriginal Teaching and Learning Unit. Simon assisted with an Acknowledgement of Country and engaged the audience in an entertaining and engaging talk about the importance of budjar (country), warnt (trees) and coolangar play. He had everyone looking and thinking about the birds that will frequent the banksias and Nature Playground. This was followed with special guests and the Newbie Knights unveiling the Queens Jubilee Plaque.

Thank you to Mr. Richard Goodwin who took the excellent photos.

Containers for Change

Newborough Primary School Container Deposit Scheme Id: C10245611

No doubt there will be plenty of Containers for Change 10 Cent containers used during the holidays. Save them up to bring to school or attend one of the many Containers for Change depots and use the school’s Id: C10245611

School Security

Please keep an eye our when you go past the school. If you see anyone without authority in the school grounds call School Security on 92644771 or the Police on 131444.

“So this is Christmas and what have we done? Another year over and a new one just began.”
John Lennon

CHALLENGE YOURSELF

John Worthy

DEPUTY NEWS

Term One, 2023 Bricks 4 Kidz incursion

To support the teaching of the STEM and Digital Technologies area at Newborough Primary School in Term 1, 2023, Newborough Primary School has organised for a Lego building company, BRICKS 4 KIDZ, to run a series of 4 lessons next year. Bricks 4 Kidz uses the LEGO® Bricks to deliver hands-on lessons correlated to cross-disciplinary curriculum objectives. The BRICKS 4 KIDZ approach to learning is imaginative, multi-sensory and fun, creating a dynamic learning experience for all ages of students. The incursion will run from Weeks 7-10 of Term 1, 2023. The cost per student will be approximately $26. An Incursion Consent and Advice Form will be sent home in the first few weeks of the 2023 school year.

TERM DATES

School Directory

Gifted and Talented Secondary Entrance Programs

Newbro Dads

BIG CAMP OUT

The Newbro Dads main event was a hit with over 300 people attending the BIG CAMP OUT on Saturday 3rd December. Wow it’s hard to even remember what happened… soooo much. The first thing to get straight is the Dads thrashed the kids in the tug of war. We toyed with them for a bit, their hopes gradually climbing, the grins on their faces grew, they sniffed victory, then BAM their joy was snuffed out and replaced with our joy. It may seem like an unfair, almost hollow victory but we Dads need a win every now and then… job done.

There was cricket, soccer, dodge ball, corn hole, games on the quad, running on the verandah…. oops not really, no running on the verandah… honest your honour!! A POLICE CAR !!!!! Yes a real life police car turned up, with lights and sirens and it wasn’t even here about the canteen…. nothing to see here, move on …. The kids loved the Police Car, so cool!! Bet the local residents weren’t impressed with the sirens, nahh it’s Doubleview we get them all the time, just depends what end of the street you’re at…. really?, no just jokes…6018 rocks!

All the kids seemed to love the sausage sizzle, juice box style dinner with ice cream chaser and a flambé marshmallow. Best bit was they all kept it down this year, phew!

The camp fire and marshmallow toasting was good, must admit, it is my favourite! We had plenty of kids say it was their first time roasting a marshmallow over an open fire. Such a simple camping pleasure, a memory to cherish. Then like magic all the kids disappeared!!!!!

Where did they all go? Hey it was great around the camp fire, no kids, few sneaky marshmallows, coupla tins, good conversation… well it could have been if we could hear ourselves over the MOVIE!!! Yes the huge screen was a hit, as usual, and even some of the big kids hadn’t seen the movie, yeah really!!

It was super comfy camping weather, nice temperature, no unusual gale force winds, apart from the normal sea breeze of course. There was at least one tent that went rolling across the lawn early in the evening, not mentioning any names of course. So please remember that any tent peg not star picket like in stature, just doesn’t cut the mustard here in WA.

So a big thank you to all the Dads that helped organise the camp out. I know it took a few pub themed meetings to get it sorted, we appreciate your commitment to the cause. A huge shout out to the Mums who came along to the camp out, great to see you all here camping with your kids.

What a year, well done all. See you again in 2023.

Newbro Dads

P&C News

Hi Newborough Fam

Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to the school P&C this year, we've had a huge term to top off what has been a really successful year. A special shout out to all the regulars at the P&C meetings, who volunteer at every event, our school community is so much stronger thanks to your support. To the departing families whose youngest graduates today, thanks for all your support over the years and good luck dealing with those teenagers next year ;) Stay safe over the holiday everyone and don't forget to spoil yourself, you deserve it!

See you all at a P&C meeting in 2023.

School’s Out Party – Thursday 15 December

Booklists 2023 and Beyond

As many of you may know, Newborough Primary School organises students’ booklist/stationery requirements through the Newborough P&C. This is a major fundraiser for the P&C, providing valuable resources to the school.

Processing of orders occurs towards the end of Term 4, with packing and distribution occurring in the two weeks before school starts.

We require helpers for packing in the following time slots please:

• 3 people to help on delivery day – Thursday 19th Jan (11:00 at this stage)
• 8-10 people on packing day – Monday 23rd Jan (9:30 until done)
• 6 people on pickup day – Monday 30th Jan (9:00-11:00)

If you have that time available and are interested, please contact me on 0400 098 303

Jackie.stott@westnet.com.au

Uniform Shop News

DoE Security

Keep an eagle eye on our school!

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 (free call) or 13 14 44 (WA Police).

Please do not approach any individuals, just contact security and they will investigate the situation or contact the Police. Working together will help protect our school.

Community News

Barnes Karate

Bricks4Kidz