13 November 2024

Update from Principal

Dear Families

We are now well over halfway through the term, and the end of the school year is rapidly approaching. It's a busy and exciting time as we look ahead to the many wonderful events and opportunities for learning that lie before us. From end-of-year celebrations to final projects, there's so much to look forward to as we wrap up another successful year. Our dedicated teachers are hard at work, preparing student reports and conducting final assessments. These reports will reflect the progress our students have made throughout the year and provide valuable insights into their strengths and areas for continued growth. This is a time to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our students, as well as to look at how we can support their learning journeys moving forward.

As we enter these final weeks of the school year, it's a great opportunity for both students and parents to reflect on the goals set at the beginning of the year and assess how far we've come. Whether it's academic milestones, personal growth, or involvement in school activities, there's much to be proud of. It's also an important moment to look ahead—considering how we can finish the year strong and prepare for the year ahead. There’s still plenty of learning to be done in these final weeks. Let’s keep up the momentum, continue to stay engaged, and finish the year with enthusiasm. Whether it's tackling new challenges or revisiting concepts, there's a lot to be gained in these last few weeks before we transition into the new year. Let’s continue to work together to make the most of these final moments and look forward to all that the coming year holds.

Staff Update

Two of our long-standing staff will not be returning in 2025. Mrs Elisa Phillips and Mr Peter Blanch have both been selected on merit for teaching positions at Wilson PS. Both Elisa and Pete have made outstanding contributions to Newborough PS during their time here.  I know the school community will join me in wishing them all the best for their new adventure. They will be sadly missed by all, but we wish them well and hope they keep in touch.

Student Leaders 2025

Mrs Ward and I met with the Year 5 students this week and handed out applications for Student Leadership roles in 2025.  We are very excited to read their applications and wish everyone all the best when applying.  We know with the calibre of students in Year 5 the selection process will be very difficult. Good luck!

WAMCF Concert

I am so sorry that due to illness I missed the WAMCF on Tuesday night. I have heard that our students were wonderful, and that Addie did an amazing job as one of the comperes and Arini did us proud with her solo. Well done to our choir who were prepared superbly by Mrs Snelson.

Free Dress – Year 6 Camp 2025

It was great to see so many students bring in their gold coins to support the fundraiser for next year’s camp. We raised $435.80. Thank you!

Parliament House – Student Leaders

On Wednesday 13 November, our two Student Leaders Kye and Alice, our two PBW Leaders Hudson and Shakira, Mrs Ward and I had lunch and a tour of Parliament House with Stuart Aubrey MLA – Member for Scarborough. We had an amazing lunch and I think none of us could get over how fancy the lamington dessert was!  We learned about the history of parliament and were privileged to be taken to the Aboriginal People’s Meeting Place.  The question time in parliament was a very interesting experience and when we left to come back to school, the discussions were getting very animated.  I am sure this is an experience our student leaders will never forget. The four students asked very interesting and sensible questions and their manners were impeccable.  It was a very special moment for me as principal and wonderful to see how well they represented our school.

P&C Donation to Graduation

I am so pleased to announce the P&C have pledged a donation $1000 towards our Year 6 Graduation to help cover the costs of the Graduation Book.  We thank the P&C and look forward to their ongoing support for our future graduates.

Classes for 2025

This year, we will be trialling informing families of their child’s class for 2025 in Week 10 of this year. We feel this may help with any speculation or anxiety of waiting over the summer break.  The placements however are always subject to change should we see a significant change to our enrolments or any changes to staff.

Uniform Policy

We have noticed that a few students are starting to wear various forms of jewellery to school. Please be reminded that as per our Dress Code Policy - Jewellery / Make-up - Jewellery, including necklaces, bracelets, rings and nail polish are not to be worn. Children with pierced ears may only wear plain studs or small plain sleepers. Makeup is not to be worn without express permission e.g., for an assembly performance.

Stay home if unwell

Please remember it is best if your child stays home if they are unwell. Simply being sick does not mean your illness is contagious. However, it's best to stay home from school while you have certain symptoms like sneezing, fever, vomiting, or chills. We want to keep everyone healthy as we finish the school year.

Kind regards,
Denise Jeffs

Deputy News

Pre-Primary - Year Five Presentation Morning

Save the date: Tuesday 10th December 8.40am in the Undercover Area

This year, the Pre-Primary to Year 5 Presentation Assembly will be held on Tuesday 10th December at 8.40am in the school’s undercover area. This Presentation Assembly will recognise students, regardless of the Year Level in split grades, who have achieved their classes’ Academic, Citizenship and Endeavour Awards, as well as classroom Fitness Awards and the new 2025 Year 6 Leadership Team.

Academic Award: This award is presented to students who achieve not only excellent results across all learning areas but displays a true virtue of wisdom. These students show a love for learning; they challenge themselves to do better; they show creativity, curiosity, are a critical thinker and respond and act upon feedback. The winners of this award are not always the student who achieves the highest grades consistently in the class. These students earn this award through both their academic achievement and character strengths to pursue academic excellence. If a student is in a split year level class, this award will go to the recipient who displays these qualities regardless of the year level as this is a class award, not a year level award.

Citizenship Award:  This award is presented to students for showing excellent civics and citizenship qualities and the virtue of humanity. These students show kindness, teamwork, respect, warmth and are genuine in their approach to everyone. These students show a strength in understanding others and treating others fairly. They set an example in their understanding of what needs to be done and they use their initiative to help others. They show leadership, and modesty, in encouraging and organising others in an unbiased way. The recipients of this award are community minded. If a student is in a split year level class, this award will go to the recipient who displays these qualities regardless of the year level as this is a class award, not a year level award.

Endeavour Award:  This award is presented to students that show the strengths that help them persevere, apply consistent effort and set goals to improve. They challenge themselves regularly, face difficulties with a growth mindset, finish what is started, shows valour and bravery and reflects on and talks about their learning and growth. These students want to improve and want to learn and they work hard to do so. Their academic achievement may be at any level as this award recognises student aptitude over academic grades. If a student is in a split year level class, this award will go to the recipient who displays these qualities regardless of the year level as this is a class award, not a year level award.

If you have any queries in regards to the end of year Pre-Primary to Year 5 awards, please do not hesitate to contact me. Karen.tucknott2@education.wa.edu.au

Booklists 2025

As you are aware, Newborough Primary School is now using the Campion Online Ordering system for your child’s booklists for 2025.

The Booklist are on the Newborough Primary School website Newborough Primary School Booklists.

To order, please use the code: T3WP  (Please see the How to Order instructions on the school website)

To prepare you on how to order the booklists with Campion Education, please view the link below for an instructional video.

One of the major changes to the booklists for 2025 is the delivery of the booklist to you. This can either be done through a Home Delivery to your house, collecting the booklist from Campion direct or choosing to use another educational supplier altogether of your own choice.

Campion also have a Parent Hub for tips, hints and help videos at 

As always, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have queries.

Music News

WA Massed Choir Festival

Congratulations to our Senior Choir for their outstanding performance on Tuesday at the HBF Stadium. Three terms of hard work and determination culminated in a spectacular evening filled with 600 children’s voices. Special mention to Arini for her lovely solo performance and Addison for her exceptional entertaining hosting as compere for the evening.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Music

Instrumental and Choir Assembly

Newborough Primary School would like to invite you to the annual Instrumental and Choir Assembly in Week 8 this term. Students from the following groups will be performing:

• Junior Choir
• Senior Choir
• Flute, Brass, Clarinet and Classical Guitar student - years 5 and 6
• Marimba Ensemble
• Newbeatz Year 6 Band

Date: Friday, 29 November 2024
Time: 8:40am
Venue: Undercover Area

We look forward to entertain you with a feast of music 😊

Performing Arts

Classroom Musicals Years 3-6

The following classes cordially invite you to their classroom musical performance in the Undercover Area in Week 9, Term 4, 2024:

Room 17
Tuesday, 3 December
10:00am

Room 16
Wednesday, 4 December
10:00am

Room 13
Wednesday, 4 December
11:15am

Room 12
Thursday, 5 December
2:15pm

Room 15

Friday, 6 December
10:00am

Room 11
Friday, 6 December
12:15pm

Room 8
Friday, 6 December
2:15pm

• All performances will be held in the Undercover Area with entry through Mulberry Tree Gate.
• Please sign in at the door upon arrival – doors will open when students are on stage and ready to perform.
• Times indicated above are arrival times for parents and the performances will commence about 5 minutes into the allocated time (set up and organising time required!)
• Please be aware that the musicals are at different stages of rehearsal and it is classroom work that is showcased (don’t compare to our normal standard of stage performance 😊)
• Unfortunately, no siblings will be allowed to leave their classroom to watch.
• You are welcome to bring your younger children, but please be mindful to keep them on your lap and quiet as our students have worked very hard and deserve the opportunity to perform without being upstaged and distracted 😊

We are SUPER excited and cannot wait to entertain you with our quirky musicals!

Kind regards
Andria Snelson

P&C News

Canteen

Please find below the instructions for how to create an account through Flexischools. 

You will be able to order from Flexischool every Tuesday and Thursday. Orders will close by 8am each canteen morning. 

Newbro Dads

 Newbros BIG School Camp Out

The Camp Out is almost here, yippee!!

Grab your sleeping bag and marshmallows ready for the camp out this weekend. Tickets, yes you need tickets- so follow the link and book now. No excuses, the weather is looking good!!

If you really cannot camp then come along just for the Saturday evening. The main thing is you must purchase a ticket regardless.

The Camp Out is heaps of fun and only happens due to the amazing effort of the Newbro Dads. There are plenty of ways to help, just click on the volunteer sign up sheet below and pick a task.

We all look forward to a great night under the stars, toasting marshmallows and watching the big screen.

Grab your tickets now and see you there!!

Want more information? Email: newbros@newboroughpc.org.au 

Beach Swims

The Newbro Dads beach swim on a Friday morning is back. Meet at Trigg Beach out the front of Canteen from 6am, then at Canteen for a coffee at 7am. The kids will amuse themselves whilst we have a quick swim and catch a few waves.

Newbro Fundraiser

Humans have been drinking wine since ~ 6000 B.C. and this socially acceptable indulgence is here to support the Newbro Dads, yep even if you don’t drink, your friends will appreciate a bottle or two for Christmas. So support our amazing Newbro dads and buy a case or two from our wine fundraiser right now.

Remember our Newbro Dads are all about hosting fun activities that foster engagement between kids and their dad, father figure and other role model dads. Dads who come along can volunteer or just join in the fun. We have dads across all year groups who can provide support and insight about our school and school community. We also catch up socially from time to time to meet new dads and build connection within our parent community.

Best of all most of our events are FREE. To do this we keep activities simple and we fundraise a few dollars each year to keep the P&C treasurer happy ;)

The Wine Fundraiser is a great way to support your school community, so give a gift, share with family, mention it to work colleague and have a merry Christmas!!

Wines are purchased online using the linked page and can be home delivered ($10 postage) or collect from the school for free on Tuesday 10th December which is the last week of school.

For wine fundraiser orders please click on the link below:

Newbro Dads

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

SCARBOROUGH JUNIOR CRICKET CLUB

BARNES KARATE

SOCCERPLAY