7 August 2024

Update from Principal

Dear Families

I am very excited about my first Athletics Carnival that is coming up on Friday.  I know that Miss Tench has been working tirelessly to prepare the students and to organise the day. I hope to see lots of families there to cheer on our students but also to possibly assist the P&C on the day with the sausage sizzle, so all parents get to watch their children compete.  I am also looking forward to catching up with families at the shared lunch on the oval between 12 and 12.30pm.  The weather forecast looks promising, so fingers crossed we have a fabulous day.

After School Play

Whilst it is great to see families and students ending their day with a quick play after school, it saddens me that we are experiencing some issues with the supervision and behaviour of some students. Once the day ends and we have handed duty of care to families, it is essential that parents supervise their own children and ensure they are following the school rules whist on school grounds. We have had some incidents where some students are playing without a parent present or even if their parent is on school grounds, they are playing in an unsafe manner and causing issues for other students. Additionally, as it is after school, staff are not on duty at this time, and they are not expected to monitor how students are playing.  I hope that we can work together as a community to ensure everyone plays safely and follows the Newborough Way whenever they are on the school grounds.

P&C Meeting

The P&C met last night and two of the important items were the booklists and canteen.  Please see the update regarding those below. Also, we discussed a few other things including ideas from the community about future school community events and keeping families updated with what is discussed at the P&C.  In the next few weeks, I will send out a short survey to families about communication and ideas.  Please note, the P&C minutes are available on the school’s website.

Canteen Update

The P&C have voted to outsource the management of the canteen moving forward.  We are hoping that this service can commence before the end of this term, and we are aiming for Week 8.  I know the P&C will be seeking volunteers to assist with the distribution of the lunches on our scheduled days (canteen days to be confirmed).  This will involve 2 parent volunteers giving up about 30 minutes on the scheduled day to put lunches into class baskets and to ensure each order is distributed correctly. We hope that there will be parents willing to give up a small amount of their time so we can continue to provide a canteen service at the school. As more information becomes available the school and the P&C will keep families updated.

Booklists 2025

Due to circumstances beyond our control, our booklists for 2025 will be managed solely through Campion Education. This process will involve families ordering their booklists directly through Campion, should they choose to do so, using the online link/form that will be sent out to families once our booklists for 2025 have been finalised.  I would like to thank the P&C for all the work they have done in the past co-managing this process with Campion and I look forward to other ways the P&C and community can be involved in the school.

Denise Jeffs

Deputy News

WEEK 4, Term 3 2024

Deanmore Dental Service – Thursday 22^nd August 2024

The School Dental Therapy Centre will be providing a Growth and Developmental for those children enrolled in the service on Thursday 22^nd August. If you have any queries, please email the centre DeanmoreDTC@health.wa.gov.au

In-term Swimming 2024 – Weeks 1 and 2, Term 4 2024 – Wednesday 9^th October to Friday18th October

This year’s In-term Swimming is in Weeks 1 and 2 of Term 4. This is an 8 day program and swimming lessons will be held at Scarborough Beach Pool. The cost per child is $43.00. The Excursion Consent Form will be sent home in Week 4.

NPS Healthy Food and Drinks Policy

A reminder that in line with our Healthy Food and Drinks policy, we do not permit families to bring in lollies, cakes, confectionary or individually wrapped treats to give out to students for your child’s special occasions such as a birthday or celebration. We greatly appreciate families understanding on this matter. The related Policy can be found on our website.

Miss Tucknott

Science Week

Dear Parents,

National Science Week 2024 is being celebrated at Newborough Primary School during Week 5 of this term [Monday 12th to Thursday 15th, August].

This year's theme is 'Species Survival – more than just sustainability'.

We will be celebrating with a variety of fun activities, and we would love you to come along and share in the fun!

Open Science Lab sessions [see timetable below]:

Parents and family members, you are invited to join us in the lab during your child's regular Science class time with me, Mrs Metcalf [Rooms 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,15, 16 & 17].  We would love you to come along and have fun with your child as they participate in a special Science Week activity, based on this year's theme. 

Science Dress-Up Day [see National Science Week poster below]:

• Wednesday 14th – Kindy Green - Year 6: Science Week Dress Up-Day Parade in undercover area at 8.40am.
  
• Thursday 15th – Kindy Red: Science Week Dress Up-Day Parade in undercover area at 8.40am.
  
• Dress-up ideas could include favourite animal; endangered animal; types of science equipment; types of scientists e.g., marine biologist, botanist, geologist, astronomer etc or anything related to the branches of Science: Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Earth & Space.

Looking forward to seeing you in the lab!

Warm regards,

Sam Metcalf :-)
Science Teacher

Music News

The Senior Performance Choir is getting ready for the annual WA Massed Choir Festival. This year’s festival will be hosted at the HBF Stadium on the 5^th November. We look forward to this exciting day and hope to entertain our Newborough Community with a feast of music.

Save the Dates:

Cluster Rehearsal

Venue: Churchlands Senior High School Concert Hall
Thursday, 12^th September 2024
Leave School (via bus) at 9:15am
Return (via bus) at 12:15pm

Concert Rehearsal

Venue: HBF Stadium
Monday, 4^th November 2024
Leave School (via bus) at 9:00am
Return (via bus) at 2:00pm

Pre-Concert Rehearsal and Concert:

Venue: HBF Stadium
Tuesday, 5^th November 2024
Rehearsal Time:  5:30pm - 7:00pm
Parents to transport students to and from HBF Stadium

Concert:

HBF Stadium (PARENT TRANSPORT)           5:00pm
Concert Time                                               7:15pm – 8:45pm
Return (PARENT TRANSPORT) 

Congratulations and good luck to Arini and Addison who will be auditioning for solo and compere parts for the evening’s performance.

Kind regards
Andria Snelson

Uniform Shop News

This is the offsite uniform shop

School Directory

No Animals (Including Dogs) on School Grounds

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

SOCCERPLAY